We’re all spending more time at home these days and those who have recently started working from home may have noticed an increase in utility bills as the house has been occupied for longer periods of time. This wasn’t…
When Is Condensation Not Condensation?
As we approach winter, we can once again expect steamed up mirror and windows in our homes as moist air created by showers, cooking and even our own breath sticks to cold surfaces about the home. A certain amount…
Now We Know Just How Important Our Homes Are…
With millions of people just coming out after a long period of lock down we now know, perhaps better than ever just how much we value our home as not only a place to rest, to garden to feel…
Jobs for Lockdown, to Make Your Home Warmer and Drier
COVID-19 Lockdown House Improvements! As many of us are spending more time at home during the Covid lockdown there are a number of things that you can do to make your home drier comfortable and of course cheaper…
2020 Flooding, the Big Clean-Up Begins
Floods in the UK Two prolonged storms hit the UK in quick succession, the first bringing heavy rain and dangerously high winds, the second much the same but really piling on the misery for home and business owners…
Why Houses Are Built with Cavity Walls
Cavity Wall Insulation History Surprisingly, until the 1920’s cavity wall construction was rare. Homes were usually built with solid wall construction much in the same way as they had been for hundreds of years before. Until the 20’s, two…
Get Ready for Winter!
Well, you are no doubt busy digging out your winter woollies and winter boots, but now is the time to also start preparing your home for winter too! As the colder weather arrives it is well worth spending some…
Wall Ties – What Are They and What Do They Do?
What Are Cavity Wall Ties? Wall ties are an unseen component found in cavity walls. The wall ties – which are sometimes referred to as ‘brick ties hold the internal and external walls. Wall ties have actually been…
Time to Think About Insulation
Whilst we are all relaxing and enjoying the great British summer, it is actually the perfect time to start planning ahead as the balmy days and nights will soon turn to cooler wetter ones and any problems with damp…
Insulate to Keep Cool This Summer
The UK has been lucky enough to enjoy some really good weather recently and with the prospect of many more sunny days ahead, now is the time to plan to keep cool. If you are wondering how to keep…