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Why PIR board fails in solid walls
The mechanism behind the most common internal insulation failure in period property, explained without jargon.
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Interstitial condensation explained
What it is, why you cannot see it until the damage is done, and how to tell it apart from rising damp and penetrating damp.
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Listed Building Consent for internal wall insulation
When you need it, what the application should contain, and how to give your conservation officer something to say yes to.
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Lime plaster vs gypsum on historic walls
Why the plaster on a period wall matters more than most people assume, and what happens when the wrong one is used.
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Insulating cob and timber-frame buildings
The two construction types least tolerant of conventional insulation, and what a safe specification looks like.
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Breathable insulation compared: perlite, wood fibre, wood wool and mineral wool
An honest comparison of the vapour-open options for a solid wall, including where each one is the better choice.
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U-values explained for period homes
What the number means, what is realistically achievable on a solid wall, and why chasing the lowest figure can be a mistake.
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Improving an EPC on a listed building
Why listed properties score badly, which measures actually move the rating, and what the exemption rules mean for landlords.