Ebook: INSULATING YOUR HOUSE: a DIY Guide

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Dedication; Acknowledgements; CHAPTER 1: Insulation -- Why is it such a Good Idea?; CHAPTER 2: Heat Loss in Buildings; CHAPTER 3: The Building Regulations; CHAPTER 4: Insulating Materials; CHAPTER 5: Reducing Heat Loss through External Walls; CHAPTER 6: Reducing Heat Loss through Floors; CHAPTER 7: Insulating Lofts and Roofs; CHAPTER 8: Preventing Heat Loss by Reducing and Eliminating Draughts; CHAPTER 9: Energy-Efficient Glazing; CHAPTER 10: Insulating Tanks, Pipework and Installing Radiator Foil.;Our dependence on fossil fuels is at an all-time high and for economic and environmental reasons it is vitally important that we save energy and reduce our carbon footprint. This book is essential reading for all those homeowners who wish to insulate their properties effectively in order to save energy, permanently reduce fuel bills and increase the comfort of their homes. The author emphasizes the 'do-it-yourself' elements of house insulation and provides readers with information to take the practical steps that will make them significant financial savings. In this book, the author: demo.