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Insulation reduces the amount of heat transfer into or out of a building.
The second law of physics teaches us that heat changes to cold.
This transfer of heat to cold occurs by one of the following modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection & radiation.
Insulation addresses the conduction & convection modes of heat transfer.
Save energy, save money & save the planet.

Planet Energy Insulation

Electric Storage Heaters

You may qualify for Free Storage Heaters if you live in your own home and receive certain State Benefits, Tax Credit or Other Allowances.
At the same time, the Government has set targets to reduce fuel poverty by helping low income households to reduce their fuel consumption by installing more energy efficient electric storage heaters.
The amount of your grant is based on the type of property you live in, how many bedrooms it has and several other factors.
Due to current funding restrictions for the Affordable Warmth Scheme some householders may be asked to contribute to the cost of installation, especially if they live in small homes and have more than 5 storage heaters.
Contact us for free advice....

Underfloor Insulation

Have you ever thought that the floor of your home, park home, lodge or static caravan could be warmer and that you are probably losing heat through it... Or perhaps you are just tired of having cold feet or it is unpleasant to walk around in bare feet in the colder months.
Heat is attracted to cold floors, so even when you have your heating on, you will feel less warmth because a floor without underfloor insulation will draw the heat to it preventing the heat from circulating around the van.
Spray foam is a revolutionary underfloor insulation material that is sprayed directly onto the underneath of timber or concrete floors. The underfloor insulation is made up of millions of microscopic cells that simultaneously insulates while providing an air-seal eliminating draughts. Spray foam is applied as a liquid which expands into a foam, curing in just seconds – creating a 100mm (approx) insulation barrier. Whats more it is water based no CFC’s are used.
With underfloor insulation enjoy greater comfort, save money & help the environment.
Heating your home, static caravan or park home can be expensive. Underfloor Insulation benefits in many ways:-

Save up to 30% on heating and cooling costs*
Keep your home warmer in winter & cooler in summer.
Achieve R value of 2.4 when applied underneath timber floors!
Environmentally friendly.
Reduce greenhouse emissions.
Reduce money on heating your home or static caravan.
Increase comfort.
Helps protect your floor.
Reduce the risk of rodents nesting.
Resists the passage of moisture.
Improves air tightness.
Heat Insulation.

Internal Wall Insulation

Internal solid wall insulation usually involves fitting ready-made rolls or boards of insulating material over the inside walls of your home. This can be disruptive - you'll need to relocate plug sockets, radiators and fitted furniture.
Your walls will need to be carefully prepared before internal wall insulation can be fitted. Any damaged plaster needs to be either repaired or removed, and bare brickwork should be treated to eliminate areas where air can escape. You’ll also experience a slight reduction in floor space owing to the extra thickness of insulated walls.
However, this option is usually cheaper than external wall insulation and can be installed on a room-by-room basis.

Loft Insulation

Since warm air rises, plenty of heat escapes through the roof of your home (just as lots of heat escapes from your body through your head, if you don't wear a hat). Most people also have insulation inside the roof (loft area) of their homes, but there's really no such thing as too much insulation. Loft insulation is generally made from the same materials as cavity-wall fillings—such things as rock wool and fiberglass. Installing loft insulation to the recommended depth of 270mm/11" can save you up to £150 per. year on your fuel bills. Blankets of insulation are rolled between and then across the joists. The grant schemes also provide for pipe and cold-water tank lagging in addition to insulating and draught proofing the hatch. Most homes with under 4" of existing insulation can be topped up.Since warm air rises, plenty of heat escapes through the roof of your home (just as lots of heat escapes from your body through your head, if you don't wear a hat). Most people also have insulation inside the roof (loft area) of their homes, but there's really no such thing as too much insulation. Loft insulation is generally made from the same materials as cavity-wall fillings—such things as rock wool and fiberglass.

Room in the Roof

A ‘Room in Roof’ is typically an extra storey or an attic on a bungalow or house with a fixed (often narrow) staircase leading to a room, which incorporates the roof. The room will have a light source, typically a Velux or Dormer window & be classed as an extra bedroom or bedrooms. Our insulation system is designed to provide the maximum benefit from the insulation measures installed & minimum impact on your living space.
There has never been a better time to insulate your room in roof! New Ofgem guidance on room in roof insulation, issued in April 2017, now ensures that property & home owners will benefit from the best possible level room in roof insulation! You may well be eligible for Energy Company Obligation (ECO) grant funding covering up to 100% of the cost of works. There is nothing for you to do, other than arrange an appointment for a free survey, we will look after everything for you.
There is little disruption & the whole process is normally completed in a day. If necessary, skirting boards, light fittings, radiators, etc... are all removed prior to installation and replaced afterwards.
Room-in-Roof FAQ's
Is it really Free?
In most cases it's free but a contribution is sometimes required, depending on the efficiency of the property.
Is the survey Free and how long does it take?
Yes, the survey is free and typically takes up to two hours.
Will I have to clear the room out?
Yes, the room will need to be empty before the work begins. It does not need to be removed prior to the survey.
How long does the work take?
Most installations are completed in one day.
What about skirting boards, radiators, sockets and light fittings?
All fittings and fixtures will be carefully removed and replaced. Some may require slight alterations such as radiator pipework.
Is decoration included in the grant?
No, the walls and ceilings will be ready for decoration when the job is complete.

Cavity Wall

If you have home insulation in your ceiling and good well fitted and sealed window coverings but you have not put in cavity wall insulation you will find that over 50% of your heat loss can occur through the walls in your home. You can also suffer from all that wasted cooling by allowing outside heat to peculate through your walls and cool air escaping to the outside. All this puts extra stress on your cooling system. Wall insulation can make a significant difference to the temperature in your home, and consequently to your comfort as well as your heating and cooling bills.

What is Cavity Wall insulation?
Many homes have what are called cavity walls with two layers of brick or blocks between the inner rooms and the world outside and an air gap between the walls. The air gap reduces heat losses from the walls by both conduction and convection: conduction, because heat can't conduct through gases; convection, because there's relatively little air between the walls and it's sealed in, so convection currents can't really circulate.
Most homes built in the past 100 years were built with two layers of wall, leaving a small space or ‘cavity’ between the two layers. Cavity wall insulation refers to the insulation that you place in this space “cavity” which helps prevent water from penetrating through the outer wall and could stop around 35% of your heat leaving.
How is Cavity Wall installed?
It's not a job that anyone can pick up and do - you'll need an expert to do it for you.
Once you've had a qualified expert assess your needs, they'll recommend the best insulation material to use. This could include mineral wools, polystyrene beads or foam.
Cavity Wall insulation types
Mineral Wool – made from molten glass, stone or slag (industrial waste) that's spun into a fibre-like structure
Polystyrene Beads – either a white or grey expanded bead material
Foam – made by mixing & reacting chemicals to create a foam
Your installer will drill some small holes in the external wall & blow the required material into the cavity. In most cases the work isn't intrusive, & depending on the property, may only take a couple of hours to complete.
Does Cavity Wall insulation cause damp?
There's a misconception that cavity insulation causes damp. But according to a Which? report this is very rare, in fact, most experts argue that your walls should always be insulated due to the potential savings on your energy bills.
Benefits of Cavity Wall insulation

Reduces heat loss through your walls
Free if you qualify, so pay back is immediate
Could reduce your energy bills
Keep your home warmer in winter

Homes built from stone are rarely suitable for the standard mineral fibre fill system, but for many properties bead cavity wall insulation can provide the answer.

Isothane Insulation

OVERVIEW

cavity wall stabilisation and insulation system is Isothane’s injected polyurethane foam product, Its closed cell properties mean that it is suitable for many different types of domestic and commercial properties including some previously thought to be unsuitable for cavity wall insulation.

Stone properties including those with random cavities
Properties with failed or missing wall-ties
High rise buildings
Properties with no damp proof courses
Cavities below 50mm
Properties located in exposure to wind driven rain areas or that are prone to flooding
Variable cavities