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Installation of suspended floor at Lindisfarne NNR base - TENDER

Installation of suspended floor at Lindisfarne NNR base – TENDER

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How to Choose the Right Acoustic Insulation

Babies cry and televisions blare.  Traffic roars and guitars squeal.  The world is filled with noise, so much so that people are becoming just as sensitised to noise pollution as they are to garbage pollution.  It’s understandable; it’s a mad, mad world out there.  And sometimes it’s a crazy world inside too. 

And, if you’re considering this at all, it’s likely that you need to think about insulating your home acoustically.  It could be that you’re tired of listening to your neighbour’s noises, but it could also be that you want to turn up your music a little louder without negatively affecting your status within the terrace.  Whatever your reasons, a desire for acoustic insulation is only the beginning.  After that, it’s a matter choosing the right acoustic insulation for your home. 

Why Do You Want Acoustic Insulation?

There are serious reasons to concern yourself with noise pollution and acoustic insulation.  If you can be clear about your expectations, it goes a long way to choosing the materials and installation methods that are right for your home. 

The easiest reason to recognise is the absolute irritation that unwanted noises cause.  It almost doesn’t matter what’s causing the noise; if it is disrupting you in any way, it’s going to make you crazy.  Noise pollution can disrupt your family time and cause your own children to wake early from their naps.  If you work from home, even occasionally, unwanted noise can affect your productivity.  Before considering the type of insulation you want, make a note of the sounds that tend to annoy you, how loud they are, and how far away they are.  This will assist your insulation specialist immensely when it comes time to purchase your materials. 

Another reason to consider acoustic insulation is that excessive noise can negatively impact your health.  It disturbs your sleep; you can become physically ill.  If noise keeps you under constant stress, it can have all kinds of negative ramifications.  As a result, it’s important to block as much noise as possible from and within your home – and this may require more insulation than is usually required in a dwelling. 

You could also have a desire to future-proof your home against potential UK legislation and building codes.  After all, there are very specific regulations for soundproofing new homes and conversions; existing, non-converted houses could be on the cards at some point in the future.  Or, perhaps you are building or converting your home now – in which case acoustic insulation is legally required.  If you are in the middle of a build, you should talk to your contractor about your insulation requirements in terms of Part E of the building regulations.  But, if you are simply future proofing your home, then you will want to opt for the latest and most resilient acoustic insulation on the market. 

A final reason for you to consider acoustic insulation in your home is that you are planning to invest in other insulation and would prefer to do it all at once.  If this is the case, you will want to chat to a professional that understands the world of acoustic insulation as well as your heating requirements.  It simply doesn’t make sense to handle these tasks separately. 

Where Do You Want Acoustic Insulation?

Before rushing off to order insulator materials, it’s a good idea to consider what kind of coverage your home requires.  It is also worth noting that there is a difference between sound reduction and sound elimination.  Recording studios usually require the complete elimination of outside noise.  But, most homes don’t actually need this level of protection.  Keep in mind that the closer you get to the total exclusion of noise, the more it will cost.  Because this level of acoustic insulation is rather difficult to achieve, it may also take a significant amount of time to install.

Once you understand the level of sound protection that you want, then it’s truly time to consider where you want it in your house.  Most homeowners opt for a complete sound makeover when they choose to acoustically insulate their homes.  Indeed, this will provide the best overall living condition, but not everyone requires this extreme.  But, keep in mind that the type of insulation you choose will relate directly to where you need to install it. 

Some owners only wish to acoustically insulate individual rooms of their home.  Most often particular room installations are for the purposes of keeping noise in – rather than keeping it out.  This is the case for home gyms and theatre rooms.  You may want to consider music rooms, game rooms, or even laundry rooms into this mix.  There are a wide variety of insulation materials specifically for these types of places.  Some of them are even remarkably easy for DIY enthusiasts to install.  However, these options will never be as powerful (or as easy to disguise) as professionally installed options. 

Of course, you may want to provide a sound barrier between floors – or just your party walls.  Once again, these installations require very different types of materials and methods.  However, as these areas are regulated in new builds according to the Part E Regulations, you’ll discover that there are many material solutions for these areas.  The key is to opt for insulation that already outstrips current law so that you can stay ahead of the construction game. 

Keep in mind that if you have no other form of insulation in your home, you will want to speak to a consultant about covering all your needs at once – whether the government mandates it or not.  It won’t be long before homes without proper insulation will be charged higher rates and taxes.  At the moment, the government is even prepared to help cover the costs of insulation in an effort to reduce the carbon emissions of homes.  And, that’s definitely something you will want to take advantage of before it switches to negative consequences during the enforcement stages.  Just be sure to hire a professional installer – otherwise, you may just need to do it all over again.

If you need help choosing the right acoustic insulation please visit the SIG Insulation website - http://www.siginsulation.co.uk/

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Where to Insulate a Home

Your home is likely to be your biggest investment, and that means you have got to care for it properly.  And that means more than simply washing the windows when they get dirty or replacing the roof when gaps and holes begin to appear.  It certainly does mean those things (though you unquestionably should replace the roof before wear becomes visible), but it also means upgrading your house to be the best that it can be at all times.  With technology moving at such a rapid pace, new methods of home improvements are continually being discovered, and building codes are constantly being updated.  Your home could need plenty of work without you even knowing it.

But remember, any work you put into your home raises its value, and, therefore, increases your investment.  Insulation is one area of home improvement that does this almost effortlessly.  And, as a bonus, it also reduces your monthly expenditures when it comes to heating, cooling and maintaining the temperature of your living areas.  It is hardly a question of whether you should insulate your home, and more of a concern for where you should do it. 

Roof and Loft Spaces

Heat rises.  It is as simple as that.  So, the first place you should insulate is the roof of your home or any loft spaces that fall under it.  Roughly a third of all the heat lost in any home goes up through the roof, so even if you cannot afford to insulate your entire home at once, this is the place to start because it will provide you with the greatest savings. 

Homes with flat roofs should have insulation applied outside as there are few spaces to work insulation on the inside.  All other roofs are likely to require insulation within the home.  If you have a house with easy roof access from the inside, and regular joists, you may be able to insulate your roof on your own (or with the assistance of a few handy buddies).  However, some roofs are difficult to access or have irregular joists which mean that you may be better off calling a professional to handle the job. 

Exterior Walls

All of the exterior walls of your home should be insulated.  If your home was built after 1990, then this should have already been done during construction.  But, if you think that your walls are not holding the heat as well as they should, then it is best to have a professional assess the situation; it could be that you simply need to draught proof your home.

Insulating your perimeter walls depends on the type of construction used.  Houses built before 1920 typically were constructed with a solid wall structure, whereas cavity walls were largely used after this point.  Insulating cavity walls is as simple as getting into the cavity and filling it with suitable insulation materials.  Solid walls will require an additional layer applied either to the inside or outside of your home.  Often, this is a decision that must be undertaken by the homeowner as both inside and outside installations have pros and cons.   Typically, indoor wall insulation is less expensive; however, it is usually more disruptive unless the house is emptied of its people and furniture.

Provided all the exterior walls are insulated, there is no need to worry about the interior walls as long as you live in every area of your home.   

Floors

Once you have insulated the roof and walls of your home, it is time to worry about the floors as the final crucial structural area.  Recently built homes are likely to have been built with this insulation.  However, older homes simply will not have any ground level insulation.

The type of floor insulation that you need has to do with the type of flooring that you have – and whether this covers a cellar area or is poured concrete over the foundation level.  Much older homes are most likely to have suspended floorboards which mean that insulation is often installed by lifting, and subsequently replacing these boards (or installing new ones).  Floors installed over poured concrete will require an additional layer of insulation to be applied; typically, insulating these floors should be undertaken when they are redone. 

Do not forget about walls and floors built over and around attached garages.  Unless you plan to heat your garage, you should consider these areas as the exterior walls and ground level floors. 

Additional Insulation Areas in Your Home

Although the roof, walls and floors of your home are the areas where insulation is most needed, there are other spaces that may be cause for concern.

Windows - Exterior windows are a perfect source of fresh air ventilation when you want it.  However, they are also adept at letting heat escape when you don’t.  Consider replacing single glazed glass with double glazing where you can.  But, you should also check the opening windows are tightly sealed when closed through the use of additional insulation.  All windows, whether they open or not, should have the edges sealed to prevent draughts. 

Other Draught Areas – In addition to windows, exterior door frames should also be insulated to protect against draughts.  Do not forget about the heat lost through letter boxes and key holes, and consider upgrading these items to insure your home remains as cosy as it can.  There are other areas in your home that you may not have considered, such as electrical points and pipe work leading away from the house.  Consider bringing in a professional team to assess the draughts in your home, as they may be releasing more heat than you realise.  Just be careful of over-insulating areas that require excellent ventilation, such as kitchens and bathrooms.

Tanks, Radiators and Internal Pipes – Insulating these items does not prevent heat from escaping your home, but it will minimise the amount of gas or electricity required to heat rooms – and the water that flows to your sinks and showers.  Including these items in your whole house insulation project will ensure that your home is running as efficiently as it can – and that will instantly improve the value of your home while reducing your monthly spend.  Now, that’s a job properly done.

For more information about insulating a home please visit the SIG Insulation website - http://www.siginsulation.co.uk/