Insulation Guide

Trading Standards officers at North East Lincolnshire Council are warning residents over doorstep callers selling cavity wall insulation which they wrongly claim is being offered through a council-affiliated scheme. The warning comes after some residents were led to believe the work was to be done by the council to a high standard, which influenced their decision to pay. However, residents agreeing to the work later discover the council is not involved and often have little redress if things go wrong. Councillor Steve Beasant, portfolio holder for public protection and safer communities, said: “With the colder weather with us, there is an increased risk that ... Read Full Story

As the long winter evenings draw in no doubt the chillier weather will soon have us turning to the boiler for comfort. But with the credit crunch continuing to bite, it might pay to consider your options when it comes to saving energy. So we've come up with a few pointers on where and how to save money by insulating your home. Top insulation searches: Grants for insulation Home insulation Hot water boiler Cavity wall insulation Buy loft insulation Roof insulation grants Window insulation Cavity wall materials Loft insulation installers Hot water heating system Around a third of all the heat lost in the ... Read Full Story

We’re just about ready to have closed cell spray foam installed ( our choice for basement wall insulation ). We’ve lined up a great contractor in the Baltimore area who’s going to let us follow him around the basement with our video gear so we can share the whole experience with you. Stay tuned for that in the next 2-3 weeks, we’re sure you’ll enjoy the series. Here’s two pictures of the basement’s concrete block walls today: If you’re familiar with most basement insulation methods, you’ll recognize the complete lack of a vapor barrier between the stud walls and the concrete block wall (waterproofed ... Read Full Story

We’re just about ready to have closed cell spray foam installed ( our choice for basement wall insulation ). We’ve lined up a great contractor in the Baltimore area who’s going to let us follow him around the basement with our video gear so we can share the whole experience with you. Stay tuned for that in the next 2-3 weeks, we’re sure you’ll enjoy the series. Here’s two pictures of the basement’s concrete block walls today: If you’re familiar with most basement insulation methods, you’ll recognize the complete lack of a vapor barrier between the stud walls and the concrete block wall (waterproofed ... Read Full Story

Soundproof insulation is insulation which is meant to muffle or deaden sound to reduce noise pollution. It's used to stop noise entering a room or to stop it from leaving an area. There are a range of different styles of soundproof insulation which can be applied both before and after a room has been built. There are construction companies out there who concentrate on soundproofing. Often for those among us who don't wish to try it ourselves. The main purpose of soundproofing is to make additional density, which in turn will trap sound waves so they have difficulty passing thru. Soundproofing can be done ... Read Full Story