News category: Technical Advice
Posted on 17th June 2024 in
Technical Advice
How to Achieve 0.18 U-Value in Solid Floors It is common to aim for a U-value of 0.18 when insulating both domestic and non-domestic floors. If you’re going through the process of insulating a concrete floor to meet building regulations, you may be required to reach a U-value of 0.18. To achieve this low U-value […]
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Posted on 29th February 2024 in
Technical Advice
A Comparison of YBS SuperQuilt and YBS SuperQuilt Trade When choosing the suitable insulation for your project, it’s important to have a clear understanding of the differences between YBS SuperQuilt and YBS SuperQuilt Trade. This article will explore the variations between the two insulations. Both of these products are manufactured by YBS Insulation a UK-based […]
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Posted on 4th December 2023 in
Technical Advice
A Comprehensive Guide to Floor Insulation Fully insulating your floor is an essential step towards creating a more energy-efficient and comfortable home. This is why we’ve created a A Comprehensive Guide to Floor Insulation. By reducing draughts and preventing heat loss, floor insulation will lead to lower energy bills and enhance the overall comfortability of […]
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Posted on 14th November 2023 in
Technical Advice
Pitched Roofs – How to achieve 0.15 U-value. We understand that meeting a specific U-value for building control can be confusing. Especially when you have to take head-height restraints as well as the cost of material constantly rising into consideration. So, what is a U-value? Basically, a U-value is a measurement of heat loss and […]
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Posted on 20th December 2022 in
Press Releases
Christmas Delivery Schedule 2022 Multifoil Insulation’s helpful team will be available by phone/email/live chat every day over the festive period. Our delivery schedule varies compared to our general service. Our general delivery service is Next Working Day to UK Mainland if ordered before 2 pm (Weekend orders delivered Tuesdays) We also offer free delivery if […]
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Posted on 11th July 2022 in
Technical Advice
Latest Update: U-value Increases The following blog will discuss the most recent changes to building regulations, in particular the latest update on U-value increases. Why are these changing? Currently, heating and powering buildings in the UK accounts for 40% of our total energy usage. Making buildings more efficient will reduce the demand for energy, therefore […]
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Posted on 27th April 2020 in
Technical Advice
Installation Guide: BreatherQuilt on Pitched Roofs Prior to understanding the installation process, it is useful to know why BreatherQuilt is the right product and is commonly used on Pitched Roofs. Simply, because it is breathable, reflective and fulfils its purpose. It is ‘Breathable’ owed to its 11 perforated layers. Being vapour permeable reduces condensation building […]
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Posted on 31st March 2020 in
Press Releases
Insulate During Isolation – 5% Discount Code As the Coronavirus outbreak continues to worsen, the government has advised many of us to self-isolate. Most of us will have plenty of time during the comings weeks to do jobs around the house, and improve your surroundings. This is why it’s the perfect time to Insulate While […]
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Posted on 9th March 2020 in
Technical Advice
A Guide on How to Insulate Your Home Multifoil-Insulation has brought to you a brochure that details exactly ‘How to Insulate Your Home’. Given that you cannot physically see heat escaping, you will be losing heat energy even if you don’t realise it. You will notice that you are paying for the heat to be […]
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Posted on 29th January 2020 in
Technical Advice
Why You Should Insulate Your Walls In this post we will tell you all you need to know about why you should insulate your walls, what product we recommend to insulate walls and how to install. Why Insulate Your Walls? Insulating Solid Walls is often overlooked by most homeowners. Most people seem to prioritise insulating […]
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Posted on 4th June 2019 in
Technical Advice
Using Multifoils to achieve a 0.18 U-value Commonly in the UK, if you are undergoing a refurbishment or an extension project, you will be given a target U-value of 0.18. Using Multifoils to achieve a 0.18 U-value in roofs using couldn’t be easier! Incorporating our Multifoil products, such as SuperQuilt & BreatherQuilt are proven to […]
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Posted on 17th December 2018 in
Technical Advice
How to measure your roof to Insulate, ready for installing Multifoil Insulation Solutions. We will show you how to measure your;Rafters / Pitched RoofLoft Floor / JoistsGable EndRafter Centres Rafters / Pitched Roof The easiest way to measure a pitched roof is as followed. Measure the length and the height (Eaves to Ridge) of the […]
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