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Insulation first: Maximising heating performance through thermal efficiency

Published Date Published : 05 December 2025
Authored By Authored By : Mike Vaczi

According to a 2024 House of Commons report, heating the UK’s 28 million homes accounted for 18% of the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2021, with the main source of those emissions being the combustion of natural gas.
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Avoiding cold spots with rigid thermal insulation

Published Date Published : 01 December 2025
Authored By Authored By : David Milner

Driven by the requirements of Part L, net zero targets and growing expectations for building performance and occupant comfort, ensuring consistent thermal performance is a design priority.
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How to correctly install full fill cavity wall insulation

Published Date Published : 05 November 2025
Authored By Authored By : David Milner

Cavity wall insulation contributes to the thermal performance of a building by limiting heat transfer through the external walls. When correctly specified and installed, cavity wall insulation can also support compliance with Approved Document L (Conservation of Fuel and Power), which emphasises the importance of a building envelope’s thermal efficiency.
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Is my house thermally efficient? How to tell and what to do if it’s not

Published Date Published : 31 October 2025
Authored By Authored By : David Milner

A house’s thermal efficiency describes how well it retains heat in cold weather and limits heat gain in warmer months. The more thermally efficient a house is, the less energy is required to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature.
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Insulating a garage: how to insulate a garage conversion

Published Date Published : 08 October 2025
Authored By Authored By : David Milner

Garage conversions are a popular way to expand the living space in a home, transforming a previously under-utilised area into valuable living space, such as a lounge, a kitchen extension or even a bedroom.
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