Wintry drafts snaking through an old house usually indicate that it needs insulation. Insulating your home is essential for warmth, energy efficiency, comfort, and indoor air quality. However, if an ...
Retrofitting home insulation can reduce the onset of chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma by up to 10 per cent, new University of Otago research shows. The research, published in science ...
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When insulation goes wrong: The science behind why botched retrofits can be so damaging
Insulation is designed to make heating our homes more efficient, but if it isn't installed properly it can sometimes lead to condensation, damp and mold. Recently UK government ministers revealed the ...
The findings come from a retrospective cohort study conducted in New Zealand, which examined the impact of a government subsidized insulation program on respiratory health. Retrofitting home ...
About 10 per cent of our greenhouse gas emissions come from households, mainly in keeping ourselves warm. Switching our homes from oil or gas to green electricity is one part of the solution, another ...
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DMR Training wins Government funding to deliver NVQ Retrofit courses in insulation
Leigh-based construction training specialist DMR Training has been awarded a huge funding boost through the UK Government’s ...
Warmer homes for healthier hearts and brains: insulated housing reduces cardiovascular risk in Japan
During winter, cold indoor temperatures can increase blood pressure, leading to hypertension and an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). While insulation and heating can keep homes warm, ...
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