by Creativefive | Aug 25, 2022 | FAQ, Super Insulation
Passivhaus (or Passive House) is an advanced low-energy construction standard for buildings. The principle utilises high-performance insulation to make a building completely draught-free, effectively eliminating heat loss to create a building with a very low...
by Creativefive | May 13, 2022 | FAQ
When insulating your home, you can choose from many types of insulation. To select the best kind of insulation, you should first determine where you want or need the insulation. Another factor is to determine the R-Value of the material you choose. This is the thermal...
by Creativefive | May 13, 2022 | FAQ
Yes – Properly insulating your property is one of the best ways to keep down the amount of money you spend on your energy bills. With insulation, you can save hundreds of pounds year on year. On average, cavity wall insulation will save you around £255 a year in...
by Creativefive | May 13, 2022 | FAQ
If the insulation is for your primary residence and not linked to a property used for work, then the answer is no. If you use your property as a home office, most types of insulation, e.g. EWI, cavity wall, double or triple glazing, become part of the building and...
by Creativefive | May 13, 2022 | FAQ
This depends on which part of the property you are talking about. To make a property genuinely energy-efficient, all aspects need to work together. There would be little effect, for example, if you insulated all the walls but left the roof/loft uninsulated, as all the...
by Creativefive | May 13, 2022 | FAQ, Loft & Roof Insulation
Generally, loft insulation lasts for around 40 years before it potentially degrades. This is when it should be inspected and replaced if necessary.
