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Responders to Warmth fund provides thermal insulation in Lincolnshire
Thermal insulation, repairs to under floor heating, boilers or radiators and other practical measures will be provided to vulnerable people in Lincolnshire.
This is a result of the Responders to Warmth fund, which runs between mid-January and March 31st 2012.
Eligible participants must have been... More >
Categories: Thermal Insulation - Under Floor Heating Insulation
High Peak Borough Council offers solid wall insulation
Solid wall insulation is being offered to residents of High Peak Borough Council.
Dwellings built before 1920 are eligible for the scheme, which can reduce outgoings on central heating by £475 every 12 months.
These properties can be losing more than 45 per cent of their warmth through their... More >
Categories: Dry-lining - Solid Wall Insulation - Thermal Insulation
MP promotes helplines for thermal insulation tips
An MP has advised members of the public to call helplines to find out about loft and cavity wall insulation, as well as other energy efficiency measures.
Mike Weir, SNP representative for Angus, highlighted the Home Energy Scotland Helpline on 0800 512 012, as well as the Home Heat Helpline on 0800... More >
Categories: Thermal Insulation
NIA: CCC report shows thermal insulation is worthwhile
Householders can save money through thermal insulation upgrades.
This is according to a statement by the National Insulation Association (NIA) in response to findings by the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), which revealed rising energy bills are primarily caused by the cost of gas and not... More >
Categories: Dry-lining - Solid Wall Insulation - Thermal Insulation
NIA: Install solid wall insulation under Cert
British homeowners ought to have thermal insulation fitted to their properties under the Carbon Emissions Reduction Target (Cert).
This is according to the National Insulation Association (NIA), which noted this could cut levels of fuel poverty in England, Scotland and Wales.
Cert is run by energy... More >
Categories: Thermal Insulation
Stoke-on-Trent residents provided with thermal insulation tips
Advice on cavity wall insulation, thermal insulation in the loft space and other tips regarding energy efficiency measures are being provided to residents of Stoke-on-Trent by Blurton Farms Residents Association, after it was supplied with £10,000 by E.ON.
This is part of the power... More >
Categories: Thermal Insulation
Fylde homeowners offered wall insulation
Loft and cavity wall insulation is now available to all private households in Fylde.
It is estimated these thermal insulation measures could save members of the public approximately £270 every 12 months.
Applicants to not have to be receiving benefits but only suitable houses will be... More >
Categories: Solid Wall Insulation - Thermal Insulation
Department of Health reveals thermal insulation scheme for winter
Vulnerable people have been advised to ensure they have adequate thermal insulation over the winter.
The Department of Health has suggested elderly individuals and those with long-term health complaints are at an escalated risk of suffering from serious illnesses that can require hospitalisation or... More >
Categories: Solid Wall Insulation - Thermal Insulation
Church renovates with under floor heating
Under floor heating is just one of the renovations Trinity Church in Buxton has made.
The sustainability upgrades also include thermal insulation measures, which have minimised running costs for the religious institution on Hardwick Mount.
In total, the refurbishment cost £500,000 and took a... More >
Categories: Thermal Insulation - Under Floor Heating Insulation
'Prepare for 2012' with wall insulation
Loft and cavity wall insulation has been recommended by Moneysupermarket.com, which has suggested this is a good way to financially prepare for the new year.
A higher cost of living and increasing fuel bills over winter have made 2011 an "uphill struggle" for many British families, head... More >
Categories: Solid Wall Insulation - Thermal Insulation
Liverpool City Council unveils thermal insulation scheme
Thermal insulation devices can now be installed in Liverpool homes for free.
This is as a result of a collaboration between the Energy Saving Trust (EST) and the City Council, which is providing lagging to all households, regardless of income, age or benefits entitlements.
Loft and cavity wall... More >
Categories: Solid Wall Insulation - Thermal Insulation
Tamworth thermal insulation scheme extended
A scheme to provide thermal insulation devices to residents of Tamworth has been extended until February 2012 as a result of its popularity.
So far, lagging worth more than £560,000 has been installed in domiciles throughout the region since the project was initially launched in June 2011.
A... More >
Categories: Solid Wall Insulation - Thermal Insulation
Thermal insulation 'key to warm homes'
Thermal insulation is the "key to a warm and efficient home".
This is according to Build It editor Anna-Marie DeSouza, who recommended loft and cavity wall insulation.
Furthermore, heating insulation should be utilised around water tanks and outdoor plumbing, the expert declared.
She... More >
Categories: Thermal Insulation
Thermal insulation 'can protect homes in winter'
Homeowners should check their thermal insulation to prepare for the cold weather.
This is according to moneysupermarket.com, which suggested ensuring heating insulation is around pipes and places where water is stored, such as in tanks.
Loft insulation should also be examined, the firm stated.
It... More >
Categories: Thermal Insulation - Under Floor Heating Insulation
Rental homes 'need better thermal insulation'
The thermal insulation qualities of some privately-rented accommodation should be improved, according to leading organisations.
Friends of the Earth and Citizens Advice claimed a lack of loft and cavity wall insulation in many of these buildings has resulted in tenants living in cold domiciles that... More >
Categories: Solid Wall Insulation - Thermal Insulation
AA: Use heating insulation to stop pipes freezing
Thermal insulation in the loft space has been recommended by the AA Home Emergency Response Service.
Members of the public ought to prepare their domiciles for the cold winter weather that might affect the UK in the coming months in order to reduce the likelihood of emergencies occurring.
The Met... More >
Categories: Under Floor Heating Insulation
Thermal insulation initiative commences in Cambridge
A project set up by Cambridge City Council is to determine which properties could benefit from loft or cavity wall insulation.
HeatSeekers uses thermal imaging technology to determine the houses that are leaking the most warmth and can assess as many as 1,000 buildings every hour at night when the... More >
Categories: Thermal Insulation
Direct Line: Heating insulation protects plumbing
Heating insulation on plumbing has been recommended by insurance company Direct Line, which argued this can prevent pipework from seizing up over winter.
It noted 40 per cent of British dwellings will be vulnerable to problems relating to the cold weather, as many people have failed to take... More >
Categories: Solid Wall Insulation - Thermal Insulation - Under Floor Heating Insulation
British Gas recommends wall insulation
Brits ought to check the thermal insulation of their home before winter, British Gas has said.
The utility company noted this can prevent central heating being wasted and is the best place to start when making dwellings more energy efficient.
Over 50 per cent of a house's warmth can be lost... More >
Categories: Solid Wall Insulation - Thermal Insulation
Colchester hospice saves money with thermal insulation
Thermal insulation devices have been bought by a healthcare facility in Colchester as part of an eco-friendly drive.
St Helena Hospice has also fitted solar panels to its education centre and inpatient unit, as well as improved its boilers and installed double-glazing and efficient light bulbs, the... More >
Categories: Thermal Insulation
Power NI recommends wall insulation to customers
People in Northern Ireland have been advised to fit loft and cavity wall insulation to their houses in the coming weeks in order to stay warm and save money over the winter.
Energy firm Power NI made the recommendations as the Met Office warned the UK is set to experience gale-force winds and snow... More >
Categories: Solid Wall Insulation - Thermal Insulation
Elderly people in Richmond urged to get thermal insulation
People should make sure their homes are warm and properly clad with thermal insulation in order to stay healthy over the coming months.
This is the message of the Winter Wellbeing campaign, which is the result of a collaboration between Age UK Richmond, Richmond AID and NHS Richmond.
Individuals... More >
Categories: Solid Wall Insulation - Thermal Insulation - Under Floor Heating Insulation
Under floor heating 'is popular'
Under floor heating is becoming a popular addition during home improvement projects.
This is according to George Bond, interior designer and television personality, who noted this feature means dwellings can avoid having radiators attached to the wall.
"It definitely looks great"... More >
Categories: Under Floor Heating Insulation
Mold teenager builds Wendy House from thermal insulation
A Welsh teenager has built a Wendy House entirely from thermal insulation.
Hannah Jewell, a 16-year-old from Mold, made the structure to demonstrate the importance of lagging buildings to save money.
This was part of the Welsh government's 11 Actions for 2011 campaign, which intends to... More >
Categories: Thermal Insulation
Wall insulation 'has health benefits for the elderly'
Elderly people ought to determine if they can have loft or cavity wall insulation fitted to their homes at subsidised rates or for free.
This is according to Bournemouth and Poole NHS, which is targeting this demographic to ensure they get their dwellings lagged with thermal insulation before the... More >
Categories: Solid Wall Insulation - Thermal Insulation
Big Energy Week 'will provide thermal insulation hints'
Recommendations on where to seek funding for loft and cavity wall insulation will be some of the suggestions provided to members of the public during Big Energy Week.
This occasion, which will take place between January 16th and 21st, is organised by the Citizens Advice Bureau and aims to assist... More >
Categories: Thermal Insulation
Hampshire County Council providing thermal insulation
Hampshire County Council is offering its constituents free thermal insulation devices for a limited period of time.
Loft and cavity wall insulation will be provided to members of the public, following a technical survey which is undertaken at no cost.
This 'Winter Warmer' promotion is due... More >
Categories: Thermal Insulation
Wall insulation scheme for Glasgow announced
Cavity wall insulation is to be fitted to 12,500 homes in Glasgow's south side.
The £960,000 scheme is financed from the Scottish government as part of the Universal Home Insulation Scheme (UHIS), the Evening Times reports.
It will be targeted at the areas with particularly high levels of... More >
Categories: Thermal Insulation
Newcastle cavity wall insulation scheme revealed
Cavity wall insulation is being offered to all Newcastle homeowners and residents of private rented accommodation for free, subject to funding availability and a no-obligation survey.
Thermal insulation in the wall space can also be provided at discounted prices under the scheme and this may also... More >
Categories: Solid Wall Insulation - Thermal Insulation
Yorkshire Water: Heating insulation can protect farmers
Farmers ought to use thermal insulation devices to keep their business safe over winter.
This is according to Yorkshire Water, which is urging agricultural landowners to prepare for cold weather to ensure their operations continue properly when the thermostat falls below zero.
Heating insulation... More >
Categories: Thermal Insulation - Under Floor Heating Insulation