Roof Tile Moss Removal, Cleaning and Coating: How to Protect Your Roof for Decades
A roof is one of the most important parts of your home, protecting your property from rain, wind, frost and the changing British weather. However, years of exposure to the elements can leave roof tiles covered in moss, algae, lichen and grime. Over time, this organic growth can retain moisture, affect drainage and contribute to […]
Best Time to Insulate Your Home To Help You Save
If you’re wondering when is the best time to insulate your home, the simple answer is: as soon as your loft is ready for insulation. Loft insulation can help reduce heat loss, improve comfort and make your home more energy efficient throughout the year. Whether you’re considering loft floor insulation, loft rafter insulation or loft […]
SuperFOIL Loft Insulation Installers in Essex: A Practical Guide for Homeowners
If your loft is poorly insulated, losing heat through the roof can make your home harder to keep warm and increase the amount of energy needed to maintain a comfortable temperature. Upgrading the insulation can help create a more effective thermal barrier between your living space and the roof. For homeowners with limited loft space, […]
Get £500 Towards Your Loft Insulation – Book Your Free Survey
If your loft insulation is old, damaged or simply no longer providing the level of protection your home needs, now could be the ideal time to upgrade you loft insulation and save o your heating bills. At Universal Eco Homes, we’re helping homeowners improve the energy efficiency of their properties with professionally installed loft insulation […]
Best Loft Insulation to Cut Energy Bills
If your energy bills seem higher than they should be, your loft could be one of the first places worth checking. Loft insulation helps reduce heat escaping through the roof, allowing your home to stay warmer for longer and reducing the amount of energy needed for heating. But what is the best loft insulation for […]
Universal Eco Homes Completes Major SuperFOIL Factory Insulation Installation
At Universal Eco Homes Group, we install SuperFOIL Multifoil Insulation in homes across the country, helping homeowners improve the thermal performance of their lofts and reduce heat loss. Recently, our team had the opportunity to take on a very different type of project — installing SuperFOIL insulation inside the SuperFOIL factory itself. For our team, […]
Spray Foam Insulation Removal: What You Need to Know
Spray foam insulation removal has become an increasingly important consideration for homeowners who have polyurethane spray foam installed beneath their roof. While spray foam can be an effective insulation material when correctly designed and installed for a suitable roof, problems can arise when the product, installation method, ventilation strategy or roof construction are not appropriate. […]
Different Types of Loft Insulation: Which Is Best for Your Property?
Choosing loft insulation isn’t simply a case of picking the thickest material or the product with the biggest headline specification. Different insulation systems work in different ways, and the right choice can depend on your loft construction, available space, existing insulation, thermal requirements and what you want to achieve. At Universal Eco Homes, we offer […]
Is Loft Insulation Worth It for a New Build?
When buying or building a new home, it is easy to assume that loft insulation is something you do not need to think about. After all, new-build properties are constructed to modern energy-efficiency standards, so surely the insulation is already taken care of? While a new-build should have insulation installed as part of its construction, […]
Open Cell vs Closed Cell Spray Foam Removal: What’s the Difference?
Spray foam insulation can be difficult to remove once it has been applied to a roof. If you are looking into spray foam removal, one of the most important things to establish is whether the insulation is open cell or closed cell. The two types of spray foam have different physical properties, and those differences […]