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A photograph of sheep's wool insulation in a roofspace. There is a fire extinguisher symbol at the bottom of the image and the words "Fire Risks and Sheep’s Wool Insulation" across the top in white on a red background.
Wool Insulation

Fire Risks and Sheep’s Wool Insulation (Critical Points)

ByJim Pritchard February 17, 2023September 19, 2024

Insulation is an essential part of any building, helping to maintain comfortable temperatures within the home. Questions are often asked about fire risks and sheep’s wool insulation. We answer them in this article.

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An image of sheep's wool with a cartoon bird and bee overlain and the words "Birds and the Bees: How Animals Like Your Wool Insulation" at the top.
Wool Healthy Buildings Insulation

Birds and the Bees: How Animals Like Your Wool Insulation

ByJim Pritchard February 16, 2023July 16, 2024

Wool insulation is a great way to make your home more thermally efficient. However, some people worry that using a natural material like wool might attract pests and vermin. Let’s find out if that’s really true.

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An image shown blown-in and batt insulation being installed. The batts are placed between the wall studs and are held there by friction. The blown-in insulation comprises small particles that are blown into the space between the wall studs, starting from the top. The particles are held in place by a mesh that is stapled into position across the wall studs. The background to the image is a closeup of a sheeps fleece and across the top of the image are the words "6 Great Companies That Make Sheep's Wool Insulation."
Wool Insulation

6 Great Companies That Make Sheep’s Wool Insulation

ByJim Pritchard February 15, 2023March 19, 2025

Sheeps’s wool has excellent thermal properties and is growing in popularity as a building material, but are there many companies that make sheep’s wool insulation? We answer this question and more.

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A transparent bag of Havelock Wool Insulation. The dark Havelock logo and name are clearly visible against the light-colored wool inside the bag. The words "Havelock Insulation: A Review of Their Wool Insulation" are written across the bottom of the image and there is a review icon in the top left corner comprising a couple of sheets of paper and a magnifying glass icon with a tick or check mark inside the circle representing the glass.
Wool Insulation

Havelock Insulation: A Review of Their Wool Insulation

ByJim Pritchard February 14, 2023March 13, 2025

Havelock Wool is the company behind the Havelock Insulation brand, but what is wool insulation and why should you use it? We investigate this and other questions.

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A construction worker wearing a checked shirt, protective glasses and glove, and a yellow hardhat. He also has a toolbelt around his waist and is holding a spirit level. The background is a bamboo wall and there is a twig of bamboo in the bottom left corner and a house icon in the bottom right. Across the top are the words "6 Bamboo Homebuilders To Check Out For Your Next Build"
Bamboo Sustainable Architecture

6 Bamboo Homebuilders To Check Out For Your Next Build

ByJim Pritchard February 13, 2023October 12, 2024

Our list of bamboo homebuilders helps you find the right company for designing and building your bamboo home. We list six of the best companies around today. Click here to learn more.

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A row of bamboo huts on stilts with pent roofs and a covered decking area that overlook a spectacular view of a misty plan below. Across the top are the words "The 11 Coolest Bamboo Houses In The World (to Visit)."
Bamboo Sustainable Architecture

The 11 Coolest Bamboo Houses In The World (to Visit)

ByJim Pritchard February 11, 2023June 30, 2024

Do you want to visit some of the coolest bamboo houses in the world? Bamboo houses are fantastic places to stay and are some of the most eco-friendly buildings on the planet. Check out our list of the 11 coolest bamboo houses!

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A round earthbag house under construction so the earthbags can still be seen. The structural elements of the roof have also been put up and there are holes for an entrance and a window. Across the top of the image are the words "Earthbag Home Builders in the USA."
Earthbag Sustainable Architecture

Check Out These 3 Earthbag Home Builders in the USA

ByJim Pritchard February 10, 2023January 7, 2025

Earthbag Home Builders in the US are like hen’s teeth, if not even rarer! But don’t worry if you’re having trouble finding someone to build an earthbag home for you. We’ve tracked down builders who will look after you no matter which state you want to build in.

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A man in a building supplies store with a neat wall of cartoon earthbags in front of him. Behind him are many tools used in the construction of earthbag homes and other types of building. Across the top of the image are the words "The 8 Best Places to Buy Your Earthbag Building Supplies."
Sustainable Architecture Bamboo Earthbag Wood

Buy Earthbag Building Supplies From One of These 8 Places

ByJim Pritchard February 9, 2023December 15, 2024

Where are the best places to buy your earthbag building supplies? We look at 8 of the top places that can provide the building materials for an earthbag construction project.

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An earthbag home comprising two dome structures either side of a cuboid shape with rounded corners. The domes have circular holes for the windows and the cuboid shaped section has rectangular holes. The house is still under construction and the layers of earthbag can be clearly seen.
Sustainable Architecture Earthbag

How Much Does an Earthbag Home Cost? (Is It Cheap to Build)

ByJim Pritchard February 8, 2023September 18, 2024

How much does an earthbag home cost to build? Stop scrolling now if you’re looking for an answer to this question because this article has all the answers you need. Click to learn more.

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A cartoon drawing of the earth in green on a brown "cardboard-textured" background. There are eco-friendly symbols arranged around the earth, including recycling arrows, a frog, a green house, and a bicycle. The words "What Is an Eco-Friendly Material? (See These 11 Examples)" are written across the top in green letters. There is a green cartoon tree in the bottom left corner and a tick (or check mark) in the bottom right.
Sustainable Architecture Adobe Bamboo Cork Hemp Rammed Earth Recycled Material Straw Bale Wool

What Is an Eco-Friendly Material? (See These 11 Examples)

ByJim Pritchard February 8, 2023January 13, 2025

Eco-friendly material can be used for building projects of any size. In this article, we look at some examples of eco-friendly material and their benefits. Click here for more info.

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