U-values explained
What are U-values, how are they calculated and why they…
Insulation & Airtightness
Understand why insulation and airtightness are crucial for comfort and efficiency, which materials suit different homes, and how to ensure correct installation.
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Guide to external wall insulation in the UK
Your guide to planning for, and installing external wall insulation…
Airtightness installation tips
You don’t need to break the bank to make your…
Insulating a 1970s bungalow
The pitfalls to insulating a 1970s bungalow, including where to…
Where does the airtightness membrane go?
Building with timber frame, where should the airtightness membrane go;…
Airtightness installation tips
You don’t have to spend a fortune to make your…
Passive house: how low should you go?
Why you need to go all in to reap the…
Floors with underfloor heating: watchpoints
Things to bear in mind when building your floors if…
Are we over reliant on tech?
These days, we have become increasingly reliant on mechanised systems…
How to go off grid
The pandemic has focused self-builders’ minds on the already popular…
NI energy regs finalised
The new building regulations came into force on June 30,…
Interiors: Easy ways to make your home cosy
Easy ways to make your home cosy, with practical tips…
Basic comforts
Ventilation, heating and lighting are vital to get right if…
Why it pays to have a Greener Home
Comparison website Power to Switch explains the benefits of investing in an…
Should I upgrade my home insulation?
An insulation upgrade is the single best way to make…
Insulation types
There are many different types of insulation, from highly efficient…
Watchpoints to installing insulation and airtightness products
How to get ready for the big install on your…
Quick guide to energy efficient homes
An energy efficient home is built to be well insulated,…
How well will my airtightness membrane control moisture?
I understand airtightness does a lot of the heavy lifting…
Photo by Tīna Sāra on Unsplash Energy efficiency requirements in NI
An overview of how they work plus why changes to…
