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This winter has been a cold and long one and many people are feeling the sting of large energy bills. Now that the weather is starting to warm up, it's the perfect time to start considering making changes to your home to avoid a similar situation...
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Cherwell District Council launched its new green deal initiative in January, aiming to save energy by helping homes and businesses to become more efficient.The scheme offered the first 100 people that registered a free assessment on what measures cou...
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If you are thinking about investing in cavity wall insulation there are some things that you should first consider.Checking whether your property is suitable for cavity wall insulation is your first port of call. The brickwork and masonry of your hou...
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Drylining walls can offer a faster - and often easier - alternative to wet-plastering walls. Whilst wet plaster gives a good finish and provides good acoustic insulation, it takes a long time to dry - which can lead to hairline cracking.Drylining is ...
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Choosing the right acoustic insulation
01/05/2013
When it comes to acoustic insulation the type of insulation you choose is always more important than its application. Porous insulation that absorbs noise - like fibrous matting that traps immobile air - is the better choice.The acoustic insulation s...
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It's not only cavity wall insulation that can save you money on your heating bills. One of the easiest ways to reduce your energy bills is by using pipe insulation.Insulating your pipes and behind radiators means that your hot water will stay hot...
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Insulation provides a payout
24/04/2013
Improving your home's insulation could save you £220 a year according to Department of Energy and Climate Change and Energy Saving Trust figures. Calculations using these official figures have shown that using a form of insulation in your h...
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According to government figures, 30 per cent of UK homes have solid walls but only two per cent of these have solid wall insulation. Solid wall insulation is an alternative for houses that don't have cavity wall insulation. It can be either inter...
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Cork makes a comeback as natural insulation
19/04/2013
The use of cork as a form of natural insulation seems to be making a comeback as more people start to use it as an eco-friendly alternative.Natural insulation has been growing in popularity in recent years and now many people are turning back to cork...
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Green Deal assessments increase in March
15/04/2013
The number of assessments undertaken to ascertain whether homes and businesses can access the Green Deal increased in March.Some 7,465 assessments were carried out in March, a figure much improved from the 1,729 recorded in February. These details we...
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