Getting hit with a huge utility bill is unpleasant, but it’s even worse when you know that it’s high due to heat or air conditioning loss through the doors, windows, or walls. Fitting exterior walls ...

Insulating exterior walls with new insulation in a hidden wall cavity during an upgrade is challenging. Insulating outside walls cavities with injection foam shows promise as one solution. It’s not ...

It saves builders money upfront — but homeowners pay for it later.

If you're looking for a way to improve the exterior of your home, and make it warmer inside, external wall insulation (EWI) combined with a new finish such as cladding or render can achieve both. But ...

You’ve probably noticed pipes running inside exterior walls and wondered why builders accept the winter risk. They often place plumbing there for cost, space and construction-speed reasons, but that ...

With a long winter behind us, I am thinking of investing in external wall insulation for my house. Why is external wall insulation becoming so popular and how do I know it is suitable for my house?

Adam covers home improvements and mobile networks, splitting his time investigating topics from bathrooms to phone contracts. He was shortlisted at the BSME Talent Awards 2024. On average, around a ...

Insulation is essential for preventing heat from escaping a property, helping to reduce energy use and bills. Depending on your home, it's possible to add insulation to your roof, walls, floors and ...

Exterior cladding functions as the first layer of defense between a structure and environmental exposure”— Elwin ...