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Some cavity walls – for example, those that are regularly exposed to wind-driven rain – are not suitable for cavity-wall insulation. Planning permission is not normally required for wall insulation.

If you can't install cold loft insulation because, for example, you're using your loft as a living space or as storage for heat-sensitive items, you will need to consider warm loft insulation. For a ...

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In balmy South Florida, for example, installing one layer of R-30 fiberglass insulation in an attic is considered sufficient. But in wintry Wisconsin, you may want to add R-60 insulation to a ...