How to weather proof your home

Before you start building your home or extension, it’s best to ensure that you have pick the correct insulation for your home. Using the best and most accurate materials in the building process you will be ensuring that your home really is “Built for Comfort”.

What should you use?

1. Sarking

Sarking or foil products, are an essential part of a complete comfort and energy-saving insulation system. Sarking is typically installed under roof tiles and acts as a second layer of protection should they move or break. Because they are made from highly reflective aluminium foil, sarking products also reflect heat to provide excellent insulation properties – especially in summer. .

2. Wall wrap

Wall wrap is an essential part of the exterior fabric of a new home or extension, providing the ultimate protection against the elements. It helps prevent moisture from transferring from the external to the internal walls and provides a barrier against dirt, dust and draughts.

Please note that roof ventilation only has a marginal effect on cooling, compared to good insulation in walls and ceilings.