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Here, using some simple 3d models, we look at how to install wood fibre internal wall insulation with a plasterboard finish. It isn’t always possible to find installers who are able or comfortable with installing lime plasters over wood fibre…
Here, using some simple 3d models, we look at how to correctly detail our internal wall insulation systems , focussing on window openings (which also applies to door openings) so that you can be sure you will not have moisture or…
Here, using some simple SketchUp models, we look at how to correctly detail the insulation in your suspended floor so that you can be sure you will not get moisture or air leakage causing issues or damage. Before you start insulating…
Here, using some simple 3d models, we look at how to create a solid, insulated, ground floor without the use of a concrete slab. If you’re looking for suspended floor insulation, please go to our page on suspended floor insulation here.…
Here, using some simple 3d models, we look at how to insulate your flat roof. We start with insulating new flat roof constructions and move on to insulating existing roofs towards the end of the article. This guide is for…
Here, using some simple 3d models, we look at how to insulate around your fireplace when installing internal wall insulation. The method below is suitable for fireplaces with a wood burner installed or for open fireplaces (which obviously we would…
Here, using some simple SketchUp models, we look at how to insulate your loft but maintain storage space above. Here we run through the steps to create an airtight, well insulated loft space that you can still use for storage.…
One common concern when using wood fire insulation is that because it is made of wood it might not be safe from a fire perspective. In this article we show how to use wood fibre insulation in fire safe constructions…
Here, using some simple 3d models, we look at how to instal the plinth insulation on your external wall insulation project. Insulating the plinth area is vital to prevent heat loss through the bottom of your walls causing condensation and…
Here, using some simple 3d models, we look at how to insulate your pitched roof. We start with installation from the exterior, which is our recommendation if possible, and move on to installation from the interior below. This guide is…
Here, using some simple 3D models, we look at how to correctly detail our wood fibre external wall insulation systems around window openings (which also applies to door openings) so that you can be sure you will not get wind-driven…
Here, using some simple SketchUp models, we look at how to correctly detail our rendered wood fibre external wall insulation systems around window openings (which also applies to door openings) so that you can be sure you will not get wind-driven…
Here, using some simple SketchUp models, we look at how to correctly detail our external wall insulation systems around window openings (which also applies to door openings) so that you can be sure you will not get wind-driven rain penetrating…
Download our house retrofit/refurbishment checklist, and we will guide you on how to upgrade the roof, walls and floors of your house. Here you’ll find our complete checklist to help you plan your retrofit building project, using natural, sustainable building…
When insulating buildings to try and just keep them a little warmer and a little drier than they would usually be, the levels of insulation you need can be quite minimal. These kind of buildings would usually have fairly shallow…
Planning to insulate an existing pitched roof can be challenging for even the most seasoned builder. There are many ways of approaching a project like this and so choosing the best way to build can be quite confusing. Over 25…
Starting with the elephant in the room…. Will I save lots of money by insulating my walls? You will undoubtedly save some money by reducing your heat loss but only around 35% of heat is typically lost through your walls…
Planning an extension is no less challenging than building a house from scratch and without being a seasoned builder it can feel rather daunting. There are also as many different ways of building as there are people who tell you…
On the new site we will be adding how-to videos in the ‘Resources’ section for our customers. Initially this will be for the Unger-diffutherm products but we will slowly add for the our other systems too. Our first two videos…
Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. What material makes the best insulation is really down to what is required of it. If you’re at one of the poles in a research station and it is 50…
Find out more about our approach to this building scenario. I have something innovative I wanted to share with you… Unger-Diffutherm have launched a new product, UdiIN2cm. It has been designed to address the problem of how to internally insulate…
Find out more about our approach to this building scenario. This video goes through how to install your plinth insulation on to timber frame structures and on to masonry plinths. If you’d like to discuss it in more detail, please…
Find out more about our approach to this building scenario. This video goes through how to install your plinth insulation using a plinth start track above ground level. If you’d like to discuss it in more detail, please contact us.
How to fix the first row of wood fibre boards to your walls.
Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. This video runs through the procedure of how to fit the reinforcing beads around a window or door opening. It is worth watching carefully as these are very important areas…
Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. In this video we show how to apply the UdiFOUNDATION COAT render but the same process applies to all of our thin coat renders, such as the Baumit MC55, Baumit…
Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. In this video we show how to mix and apply the UdiPERL render. The same applies to all of our other pre-mixed finish renders, such as Baumit SilikonTop and Baumit…
Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. In this video we show how to finish silicone renders such as the UdiPERL or Baumit SilikonTop finish renders. Once applied and spread very thinly, the render is rubbed up…
Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. This video shows the basics of fixing the wood fibre boards on to a timber frame and how to fix the boards and how to cut out around windows and…
Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. In this video we run through the very important detailing around windows and window sills. The sills must project over the final surface by at least 40mm and this often…
Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. This video gives an excellent guide to how to install the Lithotherm underfloor heating system. For non German speakers it gives a very useful visual guide of the process. The…
Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. An overview of the innovative and unique UdiRECO wood fibre insulation boards. This board can adapt to uneven surfaces, removing the need for a levelling render to be applied. UdiRECO…
Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. Here we look at a whether an ultra-thin (20mm) insulation board can really reduce heat loss. We compared bare brick work with the use of UdiIN2CM and the results were…
Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. The installation of the UdiIN2CM wood fibre board is easy and simple. The question is, once the board has been installed, what should happen next? Leave for 24 hours while…
Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. What makes a good insulation material? Presumably, a thicker material equates to a better insulation value? Here Chris Brookman discusses UdiIN2CM and whether or not a thin board, can make…
Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. When using the ultra-thin wood fibre insulation board, UdiIN2CM – which other materials are required to ensure the best finish? A foundation coat is used to bond the board to…
Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. Unger’s ultra-thin, wood fibre insulation UdiN 2CM is incredibly simple to install. That makes it a great material for self-builders and DIYers, looking for a low impact, easy install insulation…
Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. What are the problems faced when insulating old buildings? Greater heat loss and heating costs Difficulties insulting narrow/small spaces Condensation and mould growth Damage to the timber within walls Problems with…
Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. Do the UdiIN2CM boards grab the wall & adhesive immediately or is the chance to slide panels about and up to edges? When bonding the boards to the walls they…
Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. Can you suggest any materials for internal insulation of an old building? For internal insulation you could use our UdiIN or UdiINRECO systems which are both wood fibre insulation board based…
Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. Over the last few years we’ve had an increasing number of architects involved in the repair and renovation of ecclesiastical buildings, contact us for help with insulating church roofs. More…
Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. This is a common problem in retrofit projects as it can be tricky to get anything underneath the floor structure to hold up your insulation. Installing insulation without any support…
Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. One question we get ask a lot by clients is ‘what’s the best way to cut wood fibre insulation?’ The following short video explains how we’d suggest you do so. …
Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. What is air tightness? Air tightness essentially is a measure of how much air leaks out from the interior of a building when there is a pressure difference between the…
Find out more about how we approach this building scenario. What is internal insulation? Internal insulation is essentially insulation which is applied to the inner face of external walls in a building. It’s usually bonded or screwed to the walls…