The 25% rule is for additional glazing over the existing unless things have changed recently so the doors should be fine, you could always get a rated units to fit the frame if they cause a fuss. If they have been installed in the last couple of years I would hope that they would be a rated...
Its a shame you dont have a stone house or one of 3 or more storey house, then you would qualify for foam insulation. It might be worth speaking to an insulation supplier who installs both mineral wool and polyurethane foam systems who would have more of an insight into the use of the two...
Im not sure as to which of the CWI is technically the best as I have never had anything to do with it other than ordering for it to be installed. I know that most of the firms round my neck of the woods tend to use blown mineral fibre, that is possibly because it may be cheaper than other...
EWI is the most costly form of insulating about. Expect to pay between £65 and £100 m2 depending on the system used. Unfortunatley as you have a brick external skin you wouldnt be able to get a subsidised or even free install of EWI under the greendeal scheme or ECO :( . In your case it would...
It depends what you want to use the cellar for, personally I always go down the CDM tanking route when doing a cellar as there is less to worry about with the existing substrate. Its easy enough to install and it shouldnt fail if you take your time and do it properly. Bitumen is useless and will...
Im currently doing all the electrical alterations/extending cables etc on external insulation contracts for my friend. He has asked me to also do the removal of satalite dishes, set them up on the scaffolding and then re-attach them once the insulation and rendering has been done. So my question...
Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone could identify the bricks in these pics or suggest suitable brick matches. They are both dragfaced, thanks for any help. The house was built in the late 90's,
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Cheers,
Nathan