Earth, the plants, and their matted roots provide some insulation on a sod roof. It’s probably a good idea to supplement it with some other type of insulation and/or reflective material, because when ...

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.

I am interested in insulating my conservatory roof. What are the pros and cons relating to this? The conservatory was a popular addition to houses in the 1990s and early 2000s. They were perceived as ...

Scientists just announced that they’ve found a great new use for used cooking oil — and it doesn’t have anything to do with a VW bus. They’ve figured out how to turn the waste from your favorite ...

Most people assume that if enough insulation is thrown into the loft, less heat will escape and the energy bills will be lower. Whilst this sounds logical, the reality is that insulating a roof is not ...

Question: I live in a modular house that is a 1986 model (I think) or about that. All the cabinets have the info removed. This house has cathedral ceilings, with no crawl space. I want to insulate the ...

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 ...