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Basic Ways to Insulate Your Windows
If you have ever found yourself using an extra blanket when reading by the window or feeling cold shivers while watching television in your living room, you should probably check your windows and try dealing with the problem with proper window insulation.
Pipe Insulation Basics
When considering insulation, people usually have in mind those parts of their home which are visible and apparent, often disregarding those areas that are hidden behind walls, under floors etc, which are also very important. One such case is with pipe insulation.
Basic Ways of Fixing Condensation Problems
If you have ever noticed tiny drops of water on your windows, walls, framework or your furniture, it is most likely you are dealing with condensation problems within your home. Though it might not seem as a serious problem at first, note that if not dealt with properly, it can easily grow into something that can be very expensive and time consuming to fix.
Acoustic Insulation and UK Building Regulations
Acoustic insulation is no longer an option but also an obligation, since certain levels of soundproofing must be achieved within residential buildings in order to meet the conditions prescribed by applicable regulations. However, this should not be seen only as an obligation, since proper insulation can drastically improve the quality of life and protect us from undesirable sound levels.
How to Insulate a Basement - Complete Guide
Basement insulation is an integral part of overall home insulation and can drastically improve your home thermal performance and contribute to energy efficiency of your home. Basements are usually damp and cold places which can drag out a lot of heat from the upper floors while allowing the cold air to penetrate through the ceiling and numerous cracks and holes.
Comparing Ceresit Silicone and Silicone-Silicate Renders
Silicone and silicone-silicate renders could be a right choice for giving your home a great finish. Choosing the right kind of render will depend on various factors, including the surface it is being applied on, insulation material it is combined with, but also your personal preferences, bearing in mind their look.
Rock Wool Insulation Properties
Rock Wool Insulation could be the best choice for proper insulation of your cavity or frame walls, roof rafter or lot. Bearing in mind that lately people pay much more attention to insulation, but not only thermal insulation which is the primary goal that everyone have in mind when choosing an insulation material, but also acoustic insulation which can also be very important, especially of party walls and floors.
Your Guide to Green Roofs
Although not uncommon, green roofs are becoming more and more popular over the years due to their insulation performance and numerous environmental and economic benefits, but also their interesting look and design. Their rapid development and broad application is mainly caused by increasing deficit of green surfaces in urban surroundings which can (and does) have many harmful consequences.
Proper Garage Insulation
Proper garage insulation could be your next home improvement project and something worth investing in. People are nowadays finding numerous ways to make alternative spaces like their basements, attics or garages into multifunctional spaces.
Internal Wall Insulation Systems
Internal wall insulation takes you a step towards having a warm (or cool) home and rises its thermal performance to a higher level. How many times have you set in your living room covered up with blankets waiting for the winter to end.
New Year and Insulation – Are They Connected?
You are probably wandering by know how can New Year and insulation be connected. Well, the connection between New Years Eve and insulation may be more obvious than you think.
What is Dry Lining? - Understanding Home Insulation
Simply put, dry lining involves internal wall or ceiling finish with insulation properties, being a more quick and clean alternative to plastering, increasingly popular in the UK, over the last 15 years.
Suspended Timber Floor Insulation - Floor Insulation Part 2
Proper ventilation in suspended timber floors is equally important, in terms of keeping the installed vents and air bricks effective or adding some ventilation if needed. Also, be smart when installing suspended timber floor insulation by taking some preventive measures that will allow you to inspect, upgrade and maintain your floors easier in the future, like providing some access covers.
Floor Insulation - Part 1
Floor insulation can help you keep your feet warm during cold winter months, but also affect and increase the overall thermal performance of your home, especially when combined with proper insulation of the rest of your interior, including roof, basement, loft or wall insulation.
Insulation Safety Issues
Insulation safety issues are extremely important now days and are given much more attention than before, especially because there are so many types of insulation, various kinds of insulating products and different installing processes available today.