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With the government’s recent revisions of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), it is now easier for homeowners and developers to create homes above existing residential and commercial properties. Since these revisions, rooftop home developers have received funding to generate much-needed affordable homes across the UK. Insulation Express have uncovered the benefits of building upwards, from saving the Green Belt...

Thanks to TV programmes like Grand Designs, it’s no surprise that 1 in 7 Brits are currently in the research process of building their own home - dubbed as self-builders. In fact, this form of building development is on the rise with 13,000 custom and self-build homes being constructed in 2017. But, what does the growing interest in this project...

The current housing shortage means that the UK needs to build 240,000-300,000 new homes annually until 2025. As the industry is only currently managing to build 190,000 houses per year because of the cost of building homes and declining number of skilled workers, modular homes could offer a solution. Modular homes are built in factories away from the site where...

There is a growing awareness around mental health and at this time of year, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can become a real problem, as can the less serious winter blues. Seasonal Affective Disorder is depression occurring at specific times of the year, usually Autumn and Winter although some can be effected during Spring and Summer. Luckily there are lots of...

Living off-grid saves 90% of energy and water usage compared to normal homes 75,000 people are now living off-grid in the UK Going off-grid could save up to £990.80 a year in utilities alone   The Benefits of an Off-Grid Lifestyle More people are choosing this lifestyle than ever before. In the UK alone, it is thought that 75,000 people...

Almost half of people have experienced tensions at work because of temperature London is the temperature war capital of the UK A quarter of women have taken time off work because of the temperature Temperature wars are costing the economy £13 billion a year Aircon formulas are sexist   In the UK the minimum temperature for the workplace is 16°C...

Modern technology has revolutionised many aspects of modern life, including the efficiency and safety of construction sites around the world. However, it took a long time to reach our current level of health and safety. Here we take a look at some of the most deadly construction sites throughout history.   The Panama Canal Perhaps one of the best known...

Some of the best-known albums in the world have been recorded in the comfort of rockstar's homes. Acoustic insulation isn't just for keeping the noise of your next door neighbours television out, it can also keep your music in. Whether you're an aspiring musician or a music lover, read our infographic now to discover the magic behind the recording studios...

Celotex have discontinued the GA4000 insulation board. Here we explain which product to choose instead and why these changes have come in to place.   Celotex Statement November 2017 In November last year, Celotex announced that there had been some compliance issues in relation to the lambda value of their 4000, 5000, Crown Bond and Crowd Fix ranges. The old values...

Denmark has often been found the happiest country in Europe and even the world. The rest of Scandinavia enjoys a cosy lifestyle that helps them get through the long, dark winters too. Words like Hygge and Lagom are just part of a whole lifestyle focused on enjoying the little things in life, making the most of keeping warm and having...