Recent reports of poorly installed insulation under Government schemes have understandably left many homeowners feeling anxious. With thousands of homes potentially needing costly repairs due to issues like damp and mould, it’s clear that a better approach is needed.
However, these unfortunate events shouldn’t deter anyone from making one of the best possible investments in their home. The focus should be on moving forward with confidence. We believe the solution lies in combining modern, certified systems with highly trained approved installers.
The goal isn’t just to insulate, but to do it right, ensuring your home is safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient for years to come.
The Warning Signs of Poor Installation
Whether you’ve had insulation installed recently or are considering it, it’s wise to know how you can recognise the signs of an improper installation. These issues often arise when insulation materials are incorrectly fitted or inadequately ventilated, and they can only be addressed once you know the problem exists.
- Damp and Condensation: Patches of moisture, peeling paint, or a musty smell, especially around windows and in corners, are early warning signs that you shouldn’t ignore; particularly if you’ve recently had insulation work done.
- Persistent Cold or Hightened Energy Bills: If certain rooms remain cold or your energy bills haven’t improved as expected, the system may not be performing correctly. A professional inspection or a thermal imaging survey can help you to confirm these issues and even pinpoint specific problem areas.
If you’re experiencing these issues, you’re not alone. Recognising these problems is the first step to fixing them — and the good news is that there are effective, reliable solutions that are designed to help you insulate with confidence.
The Modern Solution: A Certified System with Approved Installers
For homeowners who have been let down by traditional insulation systems, or for those who want to ensure their new installation is flawless, the key is to choose a system that guarantees quality from the product to the final fitting.
This is where a fully certified insulation solution, such as the SuperFOIL Internal Wall Insulation (IWI) System, provides a clear advantage. Our system is fully BDA agrément certified, meaning it has undergone rigorous, independent scrutiny to ensure it meets the highest industry standards for performance and safety.
But a great product is only half the story. We’ve also invested heavily to provide 100% free training to independent professional installer businesses that have signed on to become a part of our Approved Installer Programme; along with a long list of additional benefits that we provide to Approved Installer members.
This combined approach provides a huge benefit to both homeowners and installers:
- For Homeowners: You get the reassurance that the person installing your insulation has been specifically trained to fit that system correctly, ensuring it performs exactly as it should.
- For Installers: You gain the training, confidence, and backing to deliver a high-quality, certified installation that you can trust to deliver the performance that you have promised your clients.
In fact, the SuperFOIL IWI System could also be an excellent choice to fix botched installations carried out with traditional materials, allowing homeowners to repair the damage done with the confidence that comes from a modern, certified, and expertly installed system.
The Bottom Line
Good insulation is still one of the absolute best investments any homeowner could ask for, which makes it more important than ever for our industry to focus on comprehensive, certified solutions like the ones we’ve just described.
So that homeowners are able to make investments like these with confidence and the knowledge that their investment isn’t going to come back to haunt them in years to come. To sum up our stance on the matter our CXO, Chad Bragg, had this to say:
“While the recent reports on insulation failures are disheartening, they highlight a critical industry need for robust, certified systems and specialised training. This is precisely why we developed the SuperFOIL IWI System. We wanted to provide a complete solution that comes with third-party certification, and back it up with Approved Installers who are directly trained to install our products to the highest standard.
“Our goal is to replace homeowner uncertainty with confidence, ensuring they get the long-lasting performance and peace of mind they rightfully expect from a major home investment like this.”
