Injected Insulation

Mineral is regarded as one of the best materials when it comes to fire resistance.

Jul

2015

The Importance Of Fitting The Right Type Of Thermal Insulation

Depending on the time of year, having a large amount of thermal insulation can be either a good or a bad thing. The issue was reported by the Daily Mail this month when they highlighted how some homes are actually too hot in the summer.

Experts are now suggesting the drive towards greener homes may be putting people’s health at risk in cases where insulation has been overdone. This can be the case in modern flats where developers keen to display their eco-friendly approach have ended up making some areas of buildings uncomfortably hot during the summer months.

The issue was raised to the fore as a result of the recent heatwave where temperatures soared into the 30s and people were left sweltering indoors with temperatures rising above the healthy limit of 25 degrees.

Ironically, heat related deaths caused by global warming are expected to triple to 7,000 people a year. The problem is particularly likely to affect the elderly, the obese and people with chronic illnesses and it is unlikely that anything can be done to reverse the drive towards better insulation for homes.

In the future there may need to be some balance restored between creating houses that don’t use more fuel than they need to during winter, yet still be cool enough to be comfortable to live in during the summer months. Fitting the right type of thermal insulation is the obvious solution to this particular problem.

Jan

2015

5 Steps To Insulating Your Home

Something as straightforward as insulating your loft correctly can save you £250 on heating bills according to the Energy Trust. This significant financial saving is just one reason to check if your loft is insulated or if the insulation you have is effective.

If your loft is insulated as all new build homes are today, then there is no need to worry, but older properties may well need an upgrade in loft insulation to improve energy efficiency. Unless you are confident that you can do the job to the required standard, then it is worth asking a professional to install insulation for you.

If you do decide to go it alone and do it yourself here are 5 steps to remember:

Check that your roof space doesn’t have any damp creeping in before you start your loft insulation project. Damp can lead to rot and applying insulation over this is not a good idea.
Wear protective gear such as overalls, gloves and a dust mask to prevent fibres irritating the skin and your airways. There are alternative insulation materials available such as sheep’s wool and recycled newspapers that may be more suitable if you don’t like the thought of handling mineral wool.
You should make accurate measurements of your joists and the floor of your loft to make sure insulation is cut to the correct size and fits properly.
It is recommended that the depth of insulation for mineral wool insulation is 27cm. This can vary, however, depending on the material you are using.
If you already have some loft insulation, you don’t need to remove it. Just add the new material on the top. Don’t put boards on top of your insulation as this will compress it and reduce its effectiveness.

Apr

2014

Metropolitan Insulation – Specialists in Soundproofing

Metropolitan Insulation are specialist in their field including the following specific areas;

Sound quelling:
For confidentiality and privacy in sensitive office areas. Work done for KPMG and JP Morgan. This hides conversations from adjoining offices and is unobtrusive and easy to install.
Soundproofing, for industrial, commercial and domestic. Both state of the art hard-core and injected systems for airborne and impact noise pollution.

Acoustic testing:
For certification and implementation of sound insulation steps towards successful cure of existing or retrospective noise pollution issues.

Suspended ceilings:
To enhance existing spaces for acoustic and thermal purposes. Acoustic flooring, prior to or including new surfaces being laid.

Full refurbishments:
Where recording studio type of proofing is important as carried out for BBC from old existing structures.

Sprayed/injected closed and open cell systems:
For high thermal u values and acoustic purposes. Implementation and advice on depths and recommended installations.

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