Heat Insulation

1443 topics in this forum

1. SIP over cellulose?

   By Alan Ambrose, November 20, 2023
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   • IanR
   • November 20, 2023

2. Insulating a 1960's suspended floor - how can I best instruct my builder on best practice?

   By Keeko, September 13, 2023
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   • Annker
   • November 18, 2023

3. Insulating an existing skeiling

   By Kenbob007, November 13, 2023
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   • Kenbob007
   • November 15, 2023

4. Service cavity

   By JackofAll, November 14, 2023
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   • JackofAll
   • November 15, 2023

5. Make pitched ceiling flat to avoid heat loss?

   By Poppletool, November 5, 2023   

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   • Poppletool
   • November 5, 2023

6. Window condensation - expert

   By martin55, November 5, 2023
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   • JohnMo
   • November 5, 2023

7. Sagging cavity wall insulation: what to do?

   By abernabei, October 30, 2023
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   • RobLe
   • November 5, 2023

8. Best Insulation for New Build Timber Frame Wall (140mm)

   By benben5555, November 1, 2023
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   • benben5555
   • November 2, 2023

9. Suspended timber floor insulation

   By Del-inquent, October 4, 2023
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   • Sparrowhawk
   • October 31, 2023

10. Insulating over stone floor.

    By Sailfish18, October 17, 2023
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    • saveasteading
    • October 29, 2023

11. Price of PIR down 30%

    By LiamJones, October 28, 2023
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    • LiamJones
    • October 28, 2023

12. Low carbon retrofit project in ex-council maisonette

    By abernabei, October 2, 2023
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    • abernabei
    • October 26, 2023

13. Cold air inside the cavity wall

    By JJ452, October 25, 2023
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    • MikeGrahamT21
    • October 25, 2023

14. Retrofitting airtightness membrane

    By Selfbuildnewbie, October 20, 2023
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    • Selfbuildnewbie
    • October 22, 2023

15. Insulating in eaves/void behind stud on '90's build

    By mm289, October 21, 2023
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    • mm289
    • October 21, 2023

16. Timber frame dormer window/bathroom

    By Dee, October 19, 2023
    • 4 replies
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    • Iceverge
    • October 21, 2023

17. Insulated board on cavity wall

    By Super_Paulie, October 18, 2023
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    • MikeGrahamT21
    • October 19, 2023

18. Topping up mineral fibre cavity wall

    By PipM, October 16, 2023
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    • Mr Punter
    • October 16, 2023

19. ASHP sizing - realistic values for air changes

    By JamesPa, October 14, 2023
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    • nod
    • October 14, 2023

20. Duplicated post please ignore

    By JamesPa, October 14, 2023
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    • JamesPa
    • October 14, 2023

21. Eaves space/knee wall insulation

    By CH_18, October 11, 2023
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    • joe90
    • October 12, 2023

22. Pitched roof insulation options

    By andreas, October 9, 2023
    • 9 replies
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    • Redbeard
    • October 11, 2023

23. Top up Loft Insulation

    By jayc89, October 4, 2023
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    • jayc89
    • October 4, 2023

24. Best thin internal insulation

    By Dusty, September 24, 2023
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    • Redbeard
    • October 2, 2023

25. Retrofit insulation no vapour barrier

    By WillKen, September 30, 2023
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    • WillKen
    • October 1, 2023