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    Build type and queries

    Hi all, But by bit I'm trying to become more familiar with my house and its build especially in relation to insulation, heat retention etc. The house is built with cavity blocks, plastered on the outside, and on the inside some timber nailed to those and then insulation-backed plasterboard...
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    Timber frame draughts and general construction queries

    Hi, I'm trying to locate draughts (drafts?) in my timber frame house and I don't expect to find everything, just any faults or things that could be fixed in DIY jobs where possible. I know this is a never ending task for some houses so I'm just looking for big wins (autocorrect says big wind!)...
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    No cavity barrier at top of timber frame

    Hi, I live in a timber frame house, it's approx 13 years old. In general it is warm but over the years I've noticed some draughts at times, in places such as when I have changed a socket on an external wall or from the sides of the (unused) gas fire. I can hold a feather near the sides of the...
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