Insulated plasterboard in Bristol: an honest guide to internal wall insulation
Insulated plasterboard (thermal board) is a plasterboard sheet bonded to a layer of insulation, fixed to the inside of external walls to reduce heat loss and cold surfaces. It is a common form of internal wall insulation for solid-wall homes that cannot easily have cavity or external insulation. What is insulated plasterboard? Insulated plasterboard is […]
Tadelakt in Bristol: an honest guide to Moroccan waterproof lime plaster
Tadelakt is a traditional Moroccan polished lime plaster, burnished with a stone and treated with soap to create a seamless, naturally water-resistant, marble-smooth finish. It is used on bathroom and wet-room walls, basins and feature surfaces where a handmade, joint-free look is wanted. What is tadelakt? Tadelakt is a lime-based plaster traditionally made with Moroccan […]
Microcement in Bristol: an honest guide to what it is & what it costs
Microcement is a thin, seamless, hard-wearing cement-based coating applied by hand over existing surfaces—floors, walls and worktops, including in bathrooms and showers—to create a smooth, contemporary, joint-free finish around 2–3mm thick. It can often be installed without ripping out what is already there, provided the surface underneath is sound and suitable. What is microcement? Microcement, […]
Spray Cork vs External Wall Insulation in Bristol: An Honest Comparison
Spray cork and external wall insulation (EWI) are not really the same thing: EWI is a thick insulation system that significantly cuts heat loss, but it is costly, disruptive and changes the wall’s depth and appearance. Spray cork is a thin, breathable coating that adds a modest thermal benefit alongside weather protection and a refreshed […]
Is Spray Cork Any Good in Bristol? An Honest Verdict
Spray cork can be a genuinely good coating for the right wall: it’s breathable, flexible, insulating and relatively low-disruption. But it isn’t a miracle finish, and it can disappoint if it’s oversold, applied over the wrong substrate or used to hide damp. So, is spray cork actually any good? Yes, it can be. Spray cork […]
Does Spray Cork Stop Damp and Condensation in Bristol? An Honest Guide
Spray cork can help with condensation and surface damp because it insulates and warms a cold wall while allowing moisture to escape. It is not a cure for penetrating or rising damp: those problems must be diagnosed and fixed at source before any cork coating is applied. How spray cork helps with condensation Condensation forms […]