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Insulation

Cutting heat loss, controlling condensation and lowering energy bills.

Good insulation reduces heat loss, controls condensation and dramatically lowers energy bills. Renovation work covers loft, wall and floor insulation as well as remedial work to remove damaged or moisture-affected material.

Common Damage

1. Cold Rooms & Drafts

  • Missing or compressed insulation
  • Gaps around windows, doors and service penetrations
  • Uneven temperatures between rooms

2. Condensation & Mould

  • Cold spots cause moisture to settle
  • Black mould forms on walls and around windows
  • Damages decoration and affects health

3. High Heating Bills

  • Heat escapes through walls, roof and floor
  • Boiler runs longer to maintain temperature
  • Poor EPC rating affects property value

Repairs

minor Repairs

  • Top up loft insulation to current standards
  • Seal gaps around windows, doors and lofthatches
  • Add reflective foil behind radiators on cold walls

moderate Repairs

  • Replace wet or mouldy insulation
  • Improve ventilation to prevent condensation
  • Install cavity wall insulation by injection

major Repairs

  • Install internal or external solid wall insulation
  • Upgrade floor insulation during full floor renewal
  • Whole-house retrofit including airtightness layer

New Installation

When Replacement Is Needed

  • Renovating walls, lofts or floors anyway
  • Persistent condensation or mould issues
  • Energy efficiency upgrade for sale or rental

Installation Steps

  1. Survey

    • Identify cold spots with thermal imaging
    • Check existing insulation condition
  2. Choose System

    • Mineral wool, PIR, EPS, sheep's wool or wood fibre
    • Match to wall, roof or floor build-up
  3. Install Before Closing Up

    • Fit insulation before plasterboard or floor decking
    • Avoid compressing material
  4. Vapour Control

    • Add vapour barriers on the warm side
    • Seal joints and penetrations
  5. Ventilation

    • Install trickle vents or MVHR
    • Prevent interstitial condensation

Lifespan

Loft mineral wool
40+ years
Cavity wall insulation
25+ years
PIR rigid board
50+ years
External wall insulation
30+ years

Warning Signs

  • Rooms that never feel warm
  • Cold walls to the touch in winter
  • Black mould around window reveals
  • Heating bills out of step with the property size
  • Ice forming inside windows on cold mornings

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