Your House Can Be Insulated and Still Lose Heat | UK Insulation Explained

Your house can be full of insulation and still have routes for heat to escape. Follow the insulation around a British home's roof, walls, floors and openings to see why the finished installation matters. This episode explains heat transfer, the thermal envelope, conductivity, R-values and U-values, loft insulation, thermal bridges, and why insulation, airtightness and moisture control need to work together. Episode 7 of Buildings Understood — what is hidden inside buildings, explained through architectural cutaways and clear illustrations. Subscribe for the next episode. TikTok and Instagram: @buildingsunderstood YouTube: @BuildingsUnderstood Illustrative examples; construction details depend on the building and specified system. #BuildingsUnderstood #Insulation #ThermalBridging #BuildingScience #UKConstruction