How to Draughtproof Doors and Windows

The smallest gaps and cracks in the fabric of your home can create the most uncomfortable living conditions. About 15 per cent of heat loss is attributed to poor or non-existent draughtproofing, yet fitting draughtproofing materials is quite easy and inexpensive. Effective draughtproofing not only stops heat from escaping, but also makes your home feel [...]

How to Insulate Roofs and Pipework

Good insulation reduces the rate at which expensive domestic heat escapes through the fabric of your home and helps to protect vulnerable plumbing systems from damage. The different parts of your home can be insulated by various methods, and most jobs can be handled by a competent person. Roofs and plumbing As with any do-it-yourself [...]

How to Insulate Walls and Floors

The walls of any house represent a huge part of the building and it is essential that they are well insulated. The type of insulation required depends on the fabric of your home – solid walls require one method, cavity walls another. It is also imperative to insulate your home at ground level, as around [...]

The installation of three inch foam board

Your home can always take a beating from the elements over time. Extreme weather situations can zap the energy right out of your home, causing you to waste several hundred dollars over the space of a few months.  Inside each house there are gaps between several of the walls where heat can escape into the [...]