Insulation News in the UK

More than five million households 'can't afford to heat their homes'

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Jessica Geen) — Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST

Five and a half million homes face a stark choice between heating and eating this winter due to rising fuel bills and lack of insulation, according to the Daily Mail. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/more-than-five-million-households-cant-afford-to-heat-their-homes-18811666.news' >Read more...</a>

Three-quarters of homes have "inadequate insulation"

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Jessica Geen) — Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST

Fifteen million homes in the UK do not have adequate insulation according to a researcher at Nottingham University.

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Eco home with double glazing unveiled in Taunton

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Jessica Geen) — Thu, 2 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PST

A council house in Taunton has been rebuilt as an inspirational energy efficient home complete with double glazing, reports the Somerset County Gazette. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/eco-home-with-double-glazing-unveiled-in-taunton-18807227.news' >Read more...</a>

Spending money on double glazing 'could lead to savings'

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk () — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST

Spending money making a property more energy efficient can save homeowners money in the long term, it has been asserted. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/spending-money-on-double-glazing-could-lead-to-savings-18794177.news' >Read more...</a>

Government 'could help homeowners install double glazing'

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk () — Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST

The government is looking to introduce measures to help homeowners install double glazing on their properties <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/government-could-help-homeowners-install-double-glazing-18765839.news' >Read more...</a>

Housing association 'to invest in double glazing'

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk () — Wed, 3 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PST

A housing association has revealed it will make a new investment in providing double glazing windows to homes across its housing stock <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/housing-association-to-invest-in-double-glazing-18761390.news' >Read more...</a>

Energy saving couple promote insulation

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST

Insulation and other home improvements have helped one couple reduce their energy use to half the average, the Observer reports. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/energy-saving-couple-promote-insulation-18715726.news' >Read more...</a>

Conservatories are great insulation 'when designed well'

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk () — Mon, 4 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST

With more British people adopting a love for conservatories, a website points out that they are also eco-friendly and a provider of heat insulation. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/conservatories-are-great-insulation-when-designed-well-18713785.news' >Read more...</a>

Home improvements 'promise' goes unfulfilled in Lancashire

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Joanne McCabe) — Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PST

Elderly residents in a Lancashire community have urged landlords to fulfil an "informal promise" they made to carry out home improvements. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/home-improvements-promise-goes-unfulfilled-in-lancashire-18711358.news' >Read more...</a>

'No better time' for green homes measures

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Joanne McCabe) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PST

The financial benefits of green homes tweaks like insulation will be "more evident than ever" in the current economic situation. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/no-better-time-for-green-homes-measures-18707422.news' >Read more...</a>

'Home improvements save money'

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST

Home improvements including the installation of insulation and double glazing windows can halve heating bills, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/home-improvements-save-money-18654344.news' >Read more...</a>

Eco homes earn tax breaks for landlords

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Thu, 8 May 2008 00:00:00 PST

The National Landlords' Association (NLA) has reminded its members that eco homes earn tax breaks, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/eco-homes-earn-tax-breaks-for-landlords-18584022.news' >Read more...</a>

Ellen MacArthur suggests 'green home improvements'

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Nick Appleyard) — Thu, 1 May 2008 00:00:00 PST

A world record-breaking yachtswoman is on a voyage to save energy through home improvements, it has been reported. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/ellen-macarthur-suggests-green-home-improvements-18575925.news' >Read more...</a>

Insulation drive to benefit millions by May

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Joanne McCabe) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

Around 16 million homeowners and private tenants are expected to benefit from insulation and energy efficiency grants by the end of May, it has been claimed. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/insulation-drive-to-benefit-millions-by-may-18555486.news' >Read more...</a>

Insulation 'can help' in climate change battle

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Joanne McCabe) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

People living in Northamptonshire have been urged to avail of insulation initiatives and other green schemes to help do the region's bit to fight climate change. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/insulation-can-help-in-climate-change-battle-18553508.news' >Read more...</a>

Hips behind home improvements surge, say DIY experts

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Joanne McCabe) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

The introduction of Home Information Packs (Hips) has led a growing number of people to carry out eco-friendly home improvements, it has been claimed. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/hips-behind-home-improvements-surge-say-diy-experts-18549419.news' >Read more...</a>

Leaders 'need to be clear' on help towards insulation costs

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Joanne McCabe) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

Government officials have been urged to "come clean" about the level of public funds available to help fuel-poor households with insulation costs. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/leaders-need-to-be-clear-on-help-towards-insulation-costs-18548017.news' >Read more...</a>

Flint hands over keys to first of shared-ownership eco homes

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Joanne McCabe) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

Officials have opened one of the UK's first shared-ownership eco homes in Yorkshire. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/flint-hands-over-keys-to-first-of-shared-ownership-eco-homes-18547406.news' >Read more...</a>

Insulation to cut costs and carbon for Welsh residents

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Joanne McCabe) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

Elderly residents in Wales are being offered free insulation in a bid to cut heating bills and protect the environment. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/insulation-to-cut-costs-and-carbon-for-welsh-residents-18545340.news' >Read more...</a>

Safestyle window star to 'crank up' football fun

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Joanne McCabe) — Wed, 9 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

Football fans heading to Accrington in the future will be treated to the entertainment talents of Jeff Brown, star of the Safestyle UK double glazing adverts. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/safestyle-window-star-to-crank-up-football-fun-18544015.news' >Read more...</a>

Improved insulation a cost-effective green measure, say experts

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Joanne McCabe) — Wed, 9 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

Insulation and replacement windows are some of the most cost-effective ways to combat noise pollution and boost the green credentials of the nation's homes, it has been suggested. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/improved-insulation-a-cost-effective-green-measure-say-experts-18543573.news' >Read more...</a>

Green homes achieved with low cost and effort

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Joanne McCabe) — Tue, 8 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

UK residents can 'energy-proof' their green homes without spending a lot of money, according to experts at the Energy Saving Trust. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/green-homes-achieved-with-low-cost-and-effort-18541120.news' >Read more...</a>

Green home improvements funding for Scots

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Joanne McCabe) — Mon, 7 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

Homeowners in Scotland are to get more funding for eco-friendly home improvements, it has emerged. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/green-home-improvements-funding-for-scots-18539094.news' >Read more...</a>

Prefab homes: Eco-friendly insulation qualities highlighted

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Joanne McCabe) — Mon, 7 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

Off-site prefabrication systems for housing may be more eco-friendly because of the early assurance of "air tightness and insulation quality", it has been suggested. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/prefab-homes-eco-friendly-insulation-qualities-highlighted-18539054.news' >Read more...</a>

Building owners to boost insulation and meet 'green challenge'

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Joanne McCabe) — Fri, 4 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

Government officials have urged business owners to boost insulation and take up the "green buildings challenge" in their quest to bring down the UK's carbon footprint. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/building-owners-to-boost-insulation-and-meet-green-challenge-18537041.news' >Read more...</a>

Terraced house 'lovely and warm' after home improvements

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Joanne McCabe) — Thu, 3 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

A Liverpool couple have had new double glazing and doors installed after they were deemed eligible for a home improvements loan. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/terraced-house-lovely-and-warm-after-home-improvements-18535081.news' >Read more...</a>

Brighton school's bald attempt at green insulation

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Joanne McCabe) — Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

Teachers and pupils at a Brighton school have come up with a hairy way of fulfilling their building's insulation needs. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/brighton-schools-bald-attempt-at-green-insulation-18533052.news' >Read more...</a>

Home improvements to bring Birmingham estates 'up to scratch'

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Joanne McCabe) — Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

Birmingham residents have met with local officials in a bid to boost their homes' economic and environmental value with new central heating, double glazing and insulation by 2010. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/home-improvements-to-bring-birmingham-estates-up-to-scratch-18533001.news' >Read more...</a>

Blunkett impressed with double glazing 'transformation'

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Joanne McCabe) — Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

Former home secretary David Blunkett has visited a Sheffield refurbishment project to congratulate homeowners on their new double glazing, doors and kitchens. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/blunkett-impressed-with-double-glazing-transformation-18532941.news' >Read more...</a>

Former military base to be converted into eco homes 'village'

Charles.Middleton@safestyle.co.uk (Joanne McCabe) — Tue, 1 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST

A new range of eco homes are to be built at the site of a former army barracks in Chichester, it has emerged. <a href='http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/news/former-military-base-to-be-converted-into-eco-homes-village-18530717.news' >Read more...</a>