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How does Retrovive underfloor insulation work?
Cold draughts ventilate under your floor, but also bring cold air up into your home. Retrovive insulation keeps the cold below and your house warm.


What insulation is best for Victorian and Edwardian houses?
Victorian and Edwardian properties are a distinctive part of the British housing stock. They are celebrated for their charm,...


Caring For Your Insulated Floors
British period homes offer charm and character, but without insulation they suffer greatly from heat loss through the floors. Here we...


Underfloor heating or insulation: which is best?
A well-insulated floor normally eliminates the need for underfloor heating altogether. Here’s why!


Why Retrovive is the future of sustainable underfloor insulation
The Retrovive system isn't just another insulation material — it's a smarter, greener, and longer-lasting solution that keeps homes warmer and the planet cooler.


Retrovive and Passivhaus
Cellulose-fibre insulation: from mid-19th century to modern-day Passivhaus standards. Using plant fibres as insulation has a long history, but the industrial process of recycling newspaper to make cellulose insulation goes back to the 1950s.
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