News Source : Telegraph Many nuclear and coal-fired power stations are reaching the end of their effective lives. North Sea gas is beginning to run out. At the same time, both government and industry are making ever more ambitious commitments to reduce carbon emissions. It all adds up to a wholesale transformation of the energy generating system in the UK. It also gives us an energy trilemma, because whatever we replace the current generating capacity with has to provide affordable, reliable ... 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

XPS is an extruded polystyrene insulation manufactured through a plastic extrusion process. The resulting board is a real Site SurvivorTM 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 t... Read Full Story

The best way to reduce the environmental impact of your home is by installing insulation, according to a curator at the Eco Home Exhibition. The exhibition looks at the ways in which the ways people use their homes effect ecology and the state of the planet. Alex Goddard, curator at the Eco Home Exhibition, said insulation is “by far the most effective way” of making a home more eco-friendly. He added that many people will not be able to do lots of work on their home but those tha... Read Full Story

news source: www.knaufinsulation.co.uk Insulation that gives you the feel good factor Knauf Insulation’s new glass and rock mineral wool products made with ECOSE® Technology don’t look or feel like any insulation you’ve ever experienced, that’s because the natural brown colour represents a level of sustainability and handling never before achieved. The brown colour and ’super soft’ feel comes from ECOSE® Technology, a revolutionary sustainable binder which ... Read Full Story

News Source : www.knaufinsulation.co.uk Knauf Insulation mineral wool made with ECOSE® Technology offers superior handling.. Softer feel Less dusty Odourless Easy to cut   Superior level of Sustainability The natural brown colour represents a level of sustainability and handling never achieved: Manufactured from naturally occurring and/or recycled raw materials, and bonded using a bio-based technology free from formaldehyde, phenols, acrylics and with no artificial colours, bleach or dyes ... Read Full Story

News Source : http://www.Knaufinsulation.co.uk Householders can do a lot of damage by taking on DIY tasks they are not up to, according to a magazine that offers self-build information. Duncan Hayes, temporary editor at Build It, said it is important that people know their limitations before they embark on a job. He explained that seemingly simple jobs such as replacing a radiator valve can go wrong if you do not have the appropriate plumbing tools, causing a lot of mess and damage. One job f... Read Full Story

News Source : http://www.knaufinsulation.co.uk Householders should be offered loans of up to £6,500 to install insulation and other eco-friendly measures, according to the Conservative spokesperson for energy and climate change. Greg Clark made the proposal at the Conservative Party’s annual conference in Manchester. He said the loans could be paid back via electricity bills, with £1,500 of improvements estimated to cost householders £10 a month to repay, saving the average household £2... Read Full Story

News Source : Southport Visitor WHILE we’re basking in the summer heat, insulation is the last thing on our minds. Admittedly, we may not have the predicted heatwave just yet, but still, it’s an organised person indeed that’s planning their pipe lagging in July. That’s exactly what we should be doing, say the experts at the Energy Saving Trust. And, by doing some simple DIY, we can save ourselves a fortune come the winter months. The average home in the North West emits 6.1 tonnes of CO2 ... Read Full Story

How Insulation Works Insulation is fantastic. Not only does it make your home warmer in winter, it also helps keep it cooler in summer. This is because insulation traps air inside – warm in winter and cool in summer – and slows down the outside temperature from affecting your house. The bigger the temperature difference between the outside and the inside your house, the more insulation you need. This also means – of course – that you do not need to have the heating on as much during the colde... Read Full Story