Insulation

Insulating a flat roof is a task that should be carried out during the construction phase. Retrofitting flat roof insulation is a ...

DIY Difficulty Level 5

Passive House is a rigorous, voluntary house-building standard that focuses on energy efficiency and reducing the energy needed to...

DIY Difficulty Level 5

U-value is the widely preferred unit in the UK that tells specifiers, builders, architects and engineers how good a material is at...

Cavity walls are the most common walls in homes in the UK. Did you know that double-skin properties were first built around 1920?...

If you're planning an insulation DIY project and trying to decide what type of insulation you need to buy, you've probably come ac...

Cavity closers are an essential part of any cavity wall. A cavity closer's main benefits are to prevent heat from being lost throu...

Here at Insulation Superstore, we know that finding the right insulation is key to keeping the house warm, keeping costs down and ...

When installing a balcony, insulation is often overlooked or forgotten, despite its importance. This is a huge mistake! Here...

DIY Difficulty Level 5

Insulating a home can be done in many ways and the first step is to ascertain which method of insulation suits your home the best....

DIY Difficulty Level 2

Rendering a wall provides a protective barrier against weather elements such as rain, wind and sunlight, which helps to prevent mo...

DIY Difficulty Level 3

What is screed? Screed is a mixture of sand and cement used in a wide range of applications within the construction industry. Esse...

DIY Difficulty Level 4

From 2017 to 2019, several changes to how Celotex PIR boards are classified took place. This was mainly due to the lambda values o...

Downlight covers are used to cover downlights in ceilings to reduce their effect on the building envelope. When a downlight is ...

Insulating your loft is one of the most cost-effective things you can do to reduce your heating bills and keep your home feeling w...

DIY Difficulty Level 2

There’s nothing like the shock of a cold snap (or a three-figure utility bill) to put loft insulation at the forefront of your m...

It's becoming more and more popular to convert shipping containers for a range of reasons. Whether it's due to the ability to t...

DIY Difficulty Level 3

Although most homes will already have the necessary insulation according to building regulations, more and more people are getting...

DIY Difficulty Level 3

When it comes to thermal insulation, vacuum insulated panels (VIPs) offer one of the best modern solutions. Increasing steadily in...

Every home in the UK needs some degree of loft insulation in order to provide efficient heating. Loft roll insulation helps to pre...

DIY Difficulty Level 1

Thermal insulation is the solution to one of our most challenging property problems in the UK - how do we prevent or reduce heat l...

You can insulate our roof, and you can insulate our walls, but can you insulate between two floors within a house to reduce noise?...

DIY Difficulty Level 4

Mineral wool is one of the most popular materials used in domestic and industrial insulation applications. Check this out: A...

In order to be used in a building, insulation products need to pass British Standard tests regarding fire protection. The two main...

Insulating your loft is a great home improvement project that comes with a host of benefits, from increased living space to lower ...

DIY Difficulty Level 3

Insulating a shed can be inexpensive but very effective at the same time. Shed insulation offers you a fantastic way to improve an...

DIY Difficulty Level 2