Metropolitan Insulation Blog

30
Sep
2013

Noisy Neighbours?

Take some FREE advice from Metropolitan Insulation.

All of us at some point in our lives suffer from the unfortunate issue of noisy neighbours. If you are one of these unlucky households, you will know just how debilitating sleepless nights can be. Whether it is the consistent clip clap of footsteps from the flat above, or the dull thud of the bass from the neighbours teenage son, Metropolitan can give you advice and solutions that will make your home a more pleasant place to be, and make your life less stressful.

Over the next couple of weeks we will be publishing  some snippets of soundproofing advice for your walls, ceilings, and even to reduce noise from your washing machine!

“We had looked high and low for a low disturbance method of noise insulation due to neighbours children. Capital were not only fast and efficient from survey to installation, but exceptionally quiet!” (Mr and Mrs Fothergill, Richmond on Thames)

Check back here for soundproofing advice from metropolitan insulation.

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13
Mar
2013

Soundproofing Problems for Argyll and Bute Hotel

A Hotelier has been stopped from soundproofing his hotel by red tape. He has been refused planning permission to install double glazed windows so that his guests can get a restful nights sleep.

Local business owners have all supported the soundproofing application, but officials from Argyll and Bute council have refused on the grounds of the architectural and historic interest in the Category C Listed Building.

Read more about this story here http://www.buteman.co.uk/community/local-businesses/red-tape-blocking-window-replacement-says-bute-hotelier-1-2823841

Posted by admin in Metropolitan Insulation
03
Oct
2012

Report shows profit increases…

…have not translated this news into higher build numbers

Despite profit increases, a report shows that many large builders have not translated this news into higher build numbers.

Industry figures have called for action on house building after an analysis of results from eight of the UK’s biggest house builders showed that big profit increases have not been matched by higher build rates.

An analysis by Building of the most recent full-year results from the eight major publicly listed housebuilders, shows that while pre-tax profits rose by 161% in 2011 to £556m on the previous year, the number of homes built increased by just 3% to 45,018. Operating profits also rose 47% over the same period.

The analysis comes amid deepening concern over the rate of house building in the UK, with the latest government figures for the period from January to March showing the number of housing starts fell 11% to 24,140 on the previous quarter – a drop of 15% on the same period in 2011.

Posted by admin in Building Trade
28
Sep
2012

The cost of construction disputes is rising

Construction disputes in the UK are costing more and taking more time to resolve, a communication by EC Harris has found.

The average price of a disagreement in England jumped 35% in 2011 to £6.5m up from £4.8m the year before.

The Worldwide Construction Disputes report also found the time brought to resolve UK disputes had increased, from 6.75 months in 2010 to 8.7 months in 2011.

Posted by admin in Construction
05
Sep
2012

Attic conversions Edinburgh

Metropolitan Insulation Services also specialise in high quality loft and attic conversions in Edinburgh. We are a highly competent team dedicated to creating warm, thermally efficient attic and loft spaces in Edinburgh, Call us now for expert advice.

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