Cabling and pipes into walls
Walls tend to have a lot of ‘punctures’ through them In the UK we build walls and then make holes in them. This is a bit strange when you think about it, but in older houses we are forced to …
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How much insulation is it best to use on solid walls?
Wood fibre board insulation being used externally Many of you will be aware that I am slightly reticent in recommending certain insulation types on older buildings. This is because of the risks associated with damp, thermal bridging and structural failure. …
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The love of a good porch
Call this a porch? Now that’s more like it! Porches are an under-rated element of a home, so often now we see a little canopy that is not even that good at keeping you slightly drier as you search for …
Can visible mould and damp be good in a house?
Perhaps an odd question to ask, for how can visible mould and damp be healthy, beneficial or aesthetically pleasing? The short answer is that it cannot, but there is a BUT. This BUT is quite a big one as well. …
Windows a wise investment?
When we think about energy efficiency one of the first things that we look at (or through) are our windows. This is actually a really expensive option for improving energy efficiency compared to its return. We generally only lose around …