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A complete guide to installing loft insulation at joist level, to help save energy and money on your heating bills.

Insulating a Concrete Floor

August 1, 2018June 17, 2019 DIY Guides concrete, flooring, insulation

The concrete floors of modern houses should all have been insulated during construction, normally using a thick layer of dense polystyrene laid in sheets between the hardcore base and the finished surface.

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7 Simple Ways to Make Your Home Warmer

April 9, 2015September 5, 2018 DIY Guides green, insulation

Insulating your house well is beneficial both in terms of saving energy and saving money. A well insulated house is also much nicer to live in than a draughty house (obviously).

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Fitting an Insulated Wall Lining

April 9, 2015July 18, 2018 DIY Guides dry lining, insulation, stud wall

There are several ways to insulate a party wall to cut the sound that is transmitted, but one of the most effective is adding an insulated lining.

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Causes of Condensation

April 9, 2015 DIY Guides 1 Comment condensation, insulation

Condensation occurs when warmer air (the air inside your house for example) comes into contact with a cold surface such as a window. Warm air can carry much more water vapour than cold air…

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Draughtproofing Windows and Doors

April 8, 2015 DIY Guides draughtproofing, insulation

If you have a UPVC door or windows, draughtproofing will almost always be included as part of the design. However, if you have wooden doors and window frames, they might not be as draughtproof as you would like.

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Loft and Roof Insulation

June 11, 2011July 2, 2011 DIY Guides insulate, insulation, loft, roof

Loft insulation is one of the quickest and easiest ways of saving energy and money. Up to 25 per cent of all the heat lost from the average home is lost through the roof.