October 23, 2012
A new report published by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) has looked at the effects that climate change and strategies to combat it are having on human health. In a bid to reduce carbon emissions and increase energy efficiency, modern buildings are designed to be much more air-tight that in the past. At the same time, […]
Tags: Air Quality, Carbon Reduction, Climate Change, Condensation, Energy Efficient Measures, Home Radon Tests, HPA, Insulation for Old Buildings, Mould, Positive Input Ventilation, Positive Pressure, Radon, Solid Wall Insulation, Thermalogix
November 17, 2011
November 14th-20th 2011 is Indoor Allergy Week, and national charity Allergy UK is taking the opportunity to highlight the rise in the number of people who are experiencing allergic reactions to their own homes. Allergy UK reports that one in three adults in the UK suffers from an allergy of some sort, and that of these […]
Tags: Allergy Week, Dust Mites, Home Fever, House Dust Mite Allergy, Mould Allergy, PIV, Positive Pressure, Thermalogix
September 2, 2011
Did you know that your walls could be costing you serious money? Older properties that have not been properly insulated lose around 45% of their heat through the walls. Whilst many people have insulated their lofts and installed double-glazing in attempt to cut heat loss and reduce energy bills, many have overlooked the single greatest […]
Tags: Carbon Reduction, Hard To Treat, Insulation for Old Buildings, Solid Wall Insulation, Thermalogix