Wintry drafts snaking through an old house usually indicate that it needs insulation. Insulating your home is essential for warmth, energy efficiency, comfort, and indoor air quality. However, if an ...

Retrofitting home insulation can reduce the onset of chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma by up to 10 per cent, new University of Otago research shows. The research, published in science ...

The findings come from a retrospective cohort study conducted in New Zealand, which examined the impact of a government subsidized insulation program on respiratory health. Retrofitting home ...

During winter, cold indoor temperatures can increase blood pressure, leading to hypertension and an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). While insulation and heating can keep homes warm, ...

Insulation is designed to make heating our homes more efficient, but if it isn’t installed properly it can sometimes lead to condensation, damp and mould. Recently UK government ministers revealed the ...