Natural vs Mechanical Ventilation: Which One Actually Works?
It’s a simple question with a surprisingly complex answer: can we ventilate our homes naturally,…
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Airtightness, Breathability, and Vapour Control: How to Make It All Work Together? – Can I Just Ask? – Episode 4
If you’ve ever wondered how a building can be airtight and breathable at the same…
Why Do We Insulate Our Houses?
It might seem like a no-brainer—of course we insulate to keep our houses warm, right?…
Solid Wall Insulation: Is External or Internal Insulation Better?
If you live in or work on older buildings with solid walls—think stone cottages, Victorian…
Is Plasterboard Natural and Breathable?
This question pops up a lot, especially among those diving into natural building for the…
EWI & IWI – Do I need to strip my existing plasters and renders?
When we are approached with an internal or external insulation project where the existing render…
A Re-Introduction to Wood Fibre Insulation
Wood is a fantastic natural material that has extremely useful properties when made into insulation,…
The Complete Guide to Internal Wall Insulation
What is internal insulation? Internal insulation is essentially insulation which is applied to the inner…
Air Tightness: The Complete Guide
What is air tightness? Air tightness essentially is a measure of how much air leaks…
Cavity Wall Insulation – 16 Key Questions
Hello, and welcome to this week’s ‘Back to Earth’ podcast with me, Chris Brookman. This the show…
Designed for architects, builders and self-builders, the courses cover different scenarios and explain how to specify, source and use wood fibre effectively.