How to decide which type of wall insulation is right for you
Extract: Which type of wall insulation is best for you? Figures released earlier this year by the Energy Bill Revolution showed that around 15,000 deaths are caused each winter in the UK due to people living in homes they can’t afford to heat, with many households unaware of the insulation options available to them….
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How to lower your energy bills with improved insulation
Extract: How much can the average semi-detached home save by installing solid wall, cavity wall and loft insulation? High energy tariffs are resulting in an increasing number of UK households living in fuel poverty, but there are ways that residents can significant reduce their energy bills. Investing in improved insulation or a better…
Loft and cavity wall insulation grants available under national scheme
Extract: Loft and cavity wall insulation grants are available under the Keep Warm initiative, but residents are being urged to act fast to benefit. UK residents are being reminded that they can access grants for loft and cavity wall insulation under a national energy efficiency scheme. The Keep Warm initiative allows people to…
Passivhaus standard comes to the Isle of Man
Extract: The first two homes built to the Passivhaus standard on the Isle of Man have been completed. The firsts home built in line with the German Passivhaus standard on the Isle of Man have been completed. Passivhaus translates as ‘passive house’, referring to the low impact such a property has on…
Letting agency warns landlords about Green Deal targets
Extract: Will there be enough Green Deal resources to meet the demand of landlords over the next few years? Landlords renting out properties in the UK have been warned about the feasibility of Green Deal insulation targets, ahead of new energy efficiency rules coming into force. Letting agency GFW Lettings has called on…
Gloucestershire playgroup undergoes refurbishment
Summary- Uplands Playgroup in Gloucestershire has undergone an energy-efficient renovation.
Refurbishment for Scottish curling rink
Summary- A curling club in Kinross, Scotland, has undergone an energy-efficient transformation. A curling rink in Kinross, Scotland, has faced a massive refurbishment to upgrade its facilities to energy-efficient standards. The town’s rink was constructed in 1977 as an extension to the Green Hotel and is believed to be the oldest curling club in the…
Cold Front: preparing your house for winter
Now that the weather is turning colder, it is time to start thinking about how to stay warm and keep our homes protected from winter hazards. A little time spent preparing now, and a little money spent on home insulation will reap dividends later on when your home stays warm, efficient and a comforting haven…