INSULATION


treproofin timer frame omes


Matthew Evans of Kingspan Insulation discusses how to ensure your timber frame home is well insulated so you dont lose energy efficiency benefits


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imber frame constructions are growing in popularity in the UK and now account for around 25% of new house builds. This route can offer several advantages over brick-and-mortar approaches, including faster and more reliable construction programmes, so it’s unsurprising that many self-builders across the country are now considering it for their projects. When adopting a timber frame approach, it is important to carefully consider the choice of insulation as this can have a notable impact on the


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oor space within your finished home, and how energy efficient it is.


FABRIC FIRST There are lots of costs to balance when building your own home. However, the insulation is one aspect that you need to get right from the start as retrofitting insulation later can be both expensive and disruptive. By ensuring your home is well insulated, you can avoid these headaches while helping to ensure your home effectively retains


heat – consequently minimising energy bills. A well-insulated building fabric is also essential if you are considering using a heat pump, as this technology performs most effectiely at lower ow temperatures than a conventional gas boiler system. The key measure of how well insulated the walls, roof and oor of your home are is their U-value. This value represents how well the complete construction resists heat loss. In the case of a timber frame wall, for example, this will factor


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