From Victorian Terraces to Passivhaus

About this book

This handbook provides the definitive guide for UK homeowners to effectively insulate older, inefficient properties and slash energy bills. It distinguishes itself by prioritizing building physics, addressing critical junction details, and offering honest, realistic advice that protects your home from long-term damage.

Every year, you lose thousands of pounds in wasted energy as heat leaks through your walls, roof, and floor. You have tried to manage the rising costs, but the chill remains, and the problem is only growing. Whether you live in a draughty Victorian terrace, a semi-detached house with empty cavities, or a newer home that just isn't performing, your building is currently costing you a fortune. This guide finally cuts through the industry jargon, the misleading government leaflets, and the unreliable online advice to give you the honest, practical facts you need. Learn how to diagnose your home’s specific heat-loss story, compare the pros and cons of internal versus external insulation, and understand the critical junction details that most builders ignore. Don't let your money bleed away through your walls for another winter. Discover how to transform your home into the comfortable, efficient, and cost-effective space it deserves to be.

A practical, technical, and non-fiction handbook for homeowners on insulating properties in the UK.