<![CDATA[ Latest from Homebuilding & Renovating in Insulation ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Should you tackle insulating between floors from above or below? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/insulating-between-floors 5wDaqKBzmnbUMUCr3JFFnm Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ £44m government-backed insulation scheme fraud probe leads to four arrests ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/eco-homes/energy/gbp44m-government-backed-insulation-scheme-fraud-probe-leads-to-four-arrests PDBJZFSenyVYinFZYuKXN3 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Cold spots on internal walls are not to be ignored — this is what to do ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/cold-spots-on-internal-walls Aa6mhHx37YHrCA7A5pcYK8 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Insulating a basement the right way to avoid thermal bridging and trapping moisture ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/insulating-a-basement j4EtcDKebxoN6YwQm36GJL Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:20:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 ways to keep pests out of your insulation (and what causes them in the first place) ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/how-to-stop-pests-in-insulation 7CUm5mWNqT6jW7E5yN4MHh Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:14:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Spray foam scandal: Government rejects calls to offer financial support for faulty installations ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/spray-foam-insulation-row-government-refuses-to-offer-financial-support-for-faulty-installations bkFPZPs4JyqBAnK3TWuar6 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:52:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nationwide is offering £20k in interest free loans for home upgrades — find out if you qualify ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/eco-homes/energy/nationwide-is-offering-gbp20k-in-interest-free-loans-for-home-upgrades-find-out-if-you-qualify YEDg4yRXp8TohiKJgtZdcg Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why the collapse of ECO4 should make officials rethink home retrofits ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/why-the-death-of-eco4-should-make-officials-rethink-home-retrofits G5bzoFpWqRzFi9ARjCGP5J Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Like running a bath without a plug': The flaw in the Government’s Warm Homes Plan ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/like-running-a-bath-without-a-plug-the-flaw-in-the-governments-warm-homes-plan sgVPSQ6eS5jRGB6GH272ec Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:22:58 +0000 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:53:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Insulation scheme turns into financial timebomb for thousands of households ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/insulation-scheme-turns-into-financial-timebomb-for-thousands-of-households 28gw6C3WtuMv6oEQuTwhyB Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The cavity wall insulation mistakes to avoid when adding this area to your home ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/cavity-wall-insulation-mistakes nNVfELd8bSDxNT9sCWWrMV Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Warm Homes Plan delayed, leaving millions of homeowners in the cold ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/eco-homes/energy/warm-homes-plan-delayed-leaving-millions-of-homeowners-in-the-cold icGPc5GC6X78mM2jAoJmTk Sat, 20 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked insulation experts for the 4 most common loft insulation mistakes — so you can be confident you aren't getting it wrong ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/loft-insulation-mistakes YnvKbun2ek67xXgpXuehQ7 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:52:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ I see these insulation mistakes time and time again and the results can be damaging. Here's the 8 main errors and how to avoid them ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/insulation-mistakes nBegxFVURHbmEk6CShTmqS Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:33:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ How much is too much insulation? An expert explains the ideal amount ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/how-much-is-too-much-insulation XEJR48wqTGCHimUZUHXBfn Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:29:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Mineral wool vs rock wool: Which type of insulation is better? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/mineral-wool-vs-rock-wool w66GW4VBvDronDTorTVzx Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:08:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Cork insulation and how this eco-friendly insulator is ideal for Passivhaus walls ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/cork-insulation DSTgGBrk6NEeRKyx2jVEMN Wed, 05 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is insulated plasterboard? How it can make your home warmer and more energy efficient ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/structure/walls-ceilings/insulated-plasterboard b57jF4zMBb9nxRfme9wM4E Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Insulating old floors — a good idea or a recipe for disruption, damp and disaster? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/insulating-old-floors zwnYeqaKF2oXf9dZYNUNqA Sat, 25 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Thousands of homes hit by botched Government insulation jobs ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/thousands-of-homes-hit-by-botched-government-insulation-jobs LfTT4K8PGdDuXmKNDQFg84 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why you should never ignore wet loft insulation – discover common causes and potential solutions ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/wet-loft-insulation otvAiupfwLF9JeUzYggNs9 Sun, 19 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Just how much does cavity wall insulation cost? Our expert-led guide explains how much to budget and how to avoid wasting money ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/just-how-much-does-cavity-wall-insulation-cost-our-expert-led-guide-explains-how-much-to-budget-and-how-to-avoid-wasting-money wYE3zS3RQKDxizh7DgiPq6 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:30:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Could your worn out denim jeans be the solution to a warm and cosy home? Find out how they can be put to good use once they've left your wardrobe ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/denim-insulation PYuJtXZAhVqZvQJyGb4Fx6 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:51:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ 30,000 homes left with damp and mould as government calls insulation rollout a 'systemic failure' ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/heating/insulation/government-calls-insulation-rollout-a-systemic-failure pgdng4pbWtWvtfKXAzYiAT Sat, 06 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a building expert and am often asked 'what are the best ways to insulate your home?' Here's my top 6 recommendations ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/advice/best-ways-to-insulate-your-home 8GNwteJjsGUM8y9RaQP8gD Sun, 06 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How much does insulation cost? 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