yes there are consultation services, unfortunately many were formed around the BER certification process and someWe're currently trying to make the house warmer. Problem areas are the hallway and the kids bedrooms at front of house (northfacing). We are going to upgrade the attic insulation and I'm presuming it will make a difference.
However I would love if someone would come and look around and tell us if there is some other problem with the hallway. I can't find any draughts, and can't really identify where the chilliness is coming from. Is there such a thing as a consultation type service which will identify any 'gaps' in your insulation without the worry of being fleeced?
So far it seems that you have to figure it out yourself and then ask for quotes for specific jobs, and hope you're doing the right thing.
How do you get window seals replaced?
I have suspended floors and yes I do notice the cold - while the room itself is warm, the floor is laminate and its like walking on cold tiles. Is there anything else I can do asides from lifting the floor and insulating? That sounds like a big job.
Thanks
it of course depends on your windows.. most modern windows have seals. for instance mine were squashed and nearly perished, to change I just popped one out a went round to a window fitter/ installer who kindly got me the right ones form one of his suppliers, and i installed them myself. if you google window seals, you will see there are companies and products on the market..How do you get window seals replaced?
then an air-tight membrane over the joists before floor is relayed, drafts and heat loss should both be considered..A middle way exits whereby
- the floorboards are lifted
- mesh is suspended between them
- fixed to the tops of joists
- mesh is filled with insulation for the full depth of the joist
- leaving the underfloor air gap below.
total agree, also concrete is a lazy optionAdvice on any solution should be got from a competent architect to fully consider the implications of the options as set out above - or alternative options.
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