With more than 20 years' experience in energy efficiency and sustainability, Karen cuts through the jargon to explain environmental impacts and help you find greener options. Insulating a pitched roof ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

The correct insulation specification is critical to the success of any flat roof installation. This CPD module, sponsored by Celotex, outlines the main points to consider UBM’s CPD distance-learning ...

Proper cold roof insulation is key to preventing heat loss, moisture issues, and long-term damage. In this guide, we break down expert tips on materials, installation techniques, and common mistakes ...

When it comes to insulation boards for vegetated roofs, there are several choices available but polyisocyanurate (also known as polyiso) continues to lead the way, according to the 2015-16 market ...

Q I live in an old house (17th and 19th century) converted from three cottages. The kitchen is in what was once an outhouse – a single-storey extension with pitched roof with timbers and no ceiling.

Adam covers home improvements and mobile networks, splitting his time investigating topics from bathrooms to phone contracts. He was shortlisted at the BSME Talent Awards 2024. Insulating your home ...

This module examines the benefits of using high-performance extruded polystyrene to insulate inverted roofs, a technique that is particularly appropriate for green roofs. It is sponsored by Dow ...

I live in a traditional semi-detached house. When it was built it had a space to build a garage. My neighbour and I built garages with a kitchen extension sharing the party wall. Some years ago, my ...