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... 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:
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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... Read Full Story
We have just had the worst snow in twenty years last month which brought some parts of the UK to its knees. The Bank of England is trying to control deflation by reducing interest rate to one percent and still the prices for certain imported foods and energy costs are rising. Everybody is now feeling the fallout of the credit crunch and the recession is starting to take victims. Last month I noticed the biggest jump in my gas and electricity costs so I called my provider. They informed me... 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... 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... Read Full Story
Regular readers of this blog may have noticed a slight preoccupation with insulation over the past year or so. On a personal level, I've been getting my draughty ground floor Victorian flat insulated, while on a political level, the Green Group on the Council has been pushing for a borough-wide free insulation scheme to be introduced. Back in April, I mentioned that the Sustainable Development Committee, which I chair, was carrying out a review into home insulation in the borough. Over the... Read Full Story
The government must introduce radical measures to prevent the effects of climate change, according to a campaigning group that pushes for action to prevent climate change destabilisation.
Abi Edgar, spokesperson for Campaign against Climate Change, speaking at 350.org’s International Day of Climate Action, said the government must commit to eco-friendly measures to cut down on the UK’s carbon footprint.
These should include banning domestic flights and stopping the use of agrofuel, she... Read Full Story
It’s no secret that ecological concerns are now informing homeowners and builders decisions when they are choosing how to build and what materials to use. Obviously insulation is an important factor, as it makes our homes more energy efficient, and is inside the walls, floor and ceiling of a well-built home. While the traditional glass-fibre insulation is still a popular choice, there are now a lot more insulation options available to homeowners and builders.
One option is mineral wool... Read Full Story
XPS is an extruded polystyrene insulation manufactured through a plastic extrusion process. The resulting board is a real Site Survivor TM almost 100% closed cell, strong, highly moisture resistant and easy to cut and shape. This makes them ideal for applications in the construction industry as they are equipped for ’site survival’ and can be cut to shapes that make them extremely fit for use. It also means that Polyfoam is ideal for a vast range of fabrication applications where the... Read Full Story
