Heat Insulation

1256 topics in this forum

1. Renovating 30s bungalow - underfloor insulation?

   By -crashd, September 10, 2022
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   • Ferdinand
   • September 10, 2022

2. Installing PIR boards in Rafters - advice sought

   By Tim_B, September 7, 2022
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   • nod
   • September 7, 2022

3. Roof windows in airtight build

   By matthyde83, September 5, 2022
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   • matthyde83
   • September 5, 2022

4. Cheapest mineral wool??

   By jayc89, August 30, 2022
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   • Simplysimon
   • August 30, 2022

5. Wood Fibre IWI: What about that fireplace?

   By larry, August 29, 2022
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   • larry
   • August 29, 2022

6. Insulating by combining reflective insulation + cellulose-based insulation

   By Garald, August 28, 2022
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   • Garald
   • August 28, 2022

7. Spray foam under pitch roof

   By IanMcP, August 24, 2022
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   • JohnMo
   • August 27, 2022

8. Avoiding thermal bridge behind external insulation

   By Andrewb, August 17, 2022
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   • Andrewb
   • August 19, 2022

9. Need for making ceiling cut outs airtight with a warm roof?

   By Madasahatter, August 16, 2022
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   • JohnMo
   • August 16, 2022

10. Steps to insulate garage roof….

    By CotswoldDoItUpper, August 9, 2022
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    • CotswoldDoItUpper
    • August 11, 2022

11. Where for best PIR EPS slab prices?

    By saveasteading, August 3, 2022   

    • pir
    • eps
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      • pir
      • eps
      • insulation
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    • saveasteading
    • August 10, 2022

12. Minimising radiant heat in loft space?

    By ruggers, August 1, 2022
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    • SteamyTea
    • August 7, 2022

13. PIR vs PUR

    By Garald, August 1, 2022   

    • internal insulation
    • polyurethane insulation
    • 9 replies
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    • Garald
    • August 2, 2022

14. external insulation External insulation on a 500mm+ solid stone wall

    By Chris HB, July 18, 2022   

    • solid walls
    • stone walls
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      • solid walls
      • stone walls
      • isle of lewis
      • outer hebrides
      • scotland
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    • Chris HB
    • July 29, 2022

15. How to measure thickness of the existing quilt insulation?

    By JohnBishop, July 26, 2022
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    • JohnBishop
    • July 29, 2022

16. Advice on insulating under a suspended wooden floor

    By Darthurb, July 27, 2022
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    • Darthurb
    • July 27, 2022

17. Filling gaps in PIR boards over a slab.

    By Tony K, July 26, 2022
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    • Ferdinand
    • July 26, 2022

18. Does Fixit fix it?

    By Garald, July 21, 2022
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    • Garald
    • July 21, 2022

19. Insulating a floor

    By Garald, July 13, 2022
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    • Garald
    • July 21, 2022

20. How to make improve older brick walls airtightness

    By DeanAlan, July 21, 2022
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    • Ferdinand
    • July 21, 2022

21. Insulation spec

    By bmj1, June 10, 2022
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    • SteamyTea
    • July 19, 2022

22. Actis 100mm Tape

    By Arnold9801, July 16, 2022
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    • Arnold9801
    • July 18, 2022

23. Understanding R

    By Garald, July 16, 2022
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    • SteamyTea
    • July 18, 2022

24. Insulating materials: organic vs synthetic 1 2

    By Garald, July 5, 2022
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    • SteamyTea
    • July 15, 2022

25. How to make this airtight?

    By WWilts, July 12, 2022
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    • WWilts
    • July 14, 2022