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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, 2018August 24, 2018 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.

Concrete and Mortar Guide Being able to mix concrete and mortar is an essential s... 128,910 views
Replacing Shed Roof Felt Replacing worn and split felt on the roof of a shed is... 121,797 views
Filling Gaps Around Window Frames Gaps can appear around any type of window frame, on a h... 116,039 views
Removing a Fireplace There may be one of several reasons why you would want... 84,986 views
Building a Stud Wall Have a look at our complete DIY guide to planning, buil... 67,550 views
Stud Wall Regulations Although you generally do not need to seek planning per... 67,175 views
Types of Lintel If you are planning to add a doorway or window to a loa... 63,168 views
How to Install Decking Decking is a great addition to almost any garden, provi... 58,759 views
Laying a Concrete Floor A rotten or damaged suspended timber floor, on the grou... 53,458 views
Polycarbonate Roofing Sheets Polycarbonate Roofing Sheets are mainly used on conserv... 51,418 views