Month: August 2022

Arktek recently chose to become certified under UKAS accredited ISO certifications to ensure that we meet the highest industry standards and remain consistently compliant with the latest regulations and safety advice.

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is authorised to assess the competence and capability of businesses that provide a wide range of services. The UKAS accreditation process is rigorous and involves a thorough auditing process which is carried out annually to assess the processes and systems within an organisation.

Our UKAS ISO certifications include:

• ISO 9001 (Quality)
  • This criteria considers our processes, management team, and includes strict rules regarding continual improvement. It ensures our commitment to a strong customer focus and dedication to providing our customers with the highest quality services and products.
• ISO 14001 (Environmental)
  • This qualification sets out the structure of our environmental management system to ensure that we minimise and regulate our company’s impact on the environment.
• ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety)
  • ISO 45001 helps Arktek reduce workplace risks, improve employee safety, and ensures that we are adhering to the safest working conditions, which is vital in the energy and home improvement industry.

We always aim to provide a professional and reliable service to all our customers and are accredited under multiple organisations to ensure our team are compliant, trusted, and safe.

You can view our full range of accreditations, core values and more about our company’s ethos here.

Arktek are proud to be able to provide energy efficiency measures in local homes in the North East and Yorkshire. We are a team of North East based Gas Safe engineers, accredited insulation installers, and a proud installer of government funded ECO4 measures. Simply contact us to get the process started.

Most British homes built before the 1920s have uninsulated solid walls, which means that you could be losing a significant amount of heat through your walls.

The National Insulation Association (NIA) estimates that around 45% of the heat you pay for could be escaping through uninsulated solid walls. The Energy Saving Trust estimates that by installing solid wall insulation, you could save annually:

• £650 for a detached house
• £390 for a semi-detached house
• £245 for a mid terrace house
• £260 for a bungalow
• £195 for a mid-floor flat

So, what exactly is solid wall insulation?

Read our guide on solid wall insulation and find out if you could qualify for funding towards the cost of having solid wall insulation installed:

Does my property have solid walls?

Around 1/3 of UK homes have solid walls. You can identify solid walls by inspecting the brickwork on the outside of your house – if the bricks have an alternating pattern (shown in the image below), your home is likely to be of a solid wall construction.

If you’re unsure whether your property is constructed of solid or cavity walls, get in touch with our expert team who can advise on the type of construction you have and the best type of insulation for your home and budget.

How do you insulate solid walls?

Arktek engineers can insulate solid walls using a method also referred to as internal wall insulation. This method involves constructing a frame against the external walls of your property which is then filled with insulation material and can be done in 5 stages:

Stage 1 – Remove existing fixtures on walls to be insulated.

Stage 2 – Construct the wooden frame using insulated batons.

Stage 3 – Insulate between the frame with insulation wool.          

Stage 4 – Affix a membrane over the wool to secure in place.

Stage 5 – Board the insulated areas & skim the walls.

The total thickness of the frame and internal wall insulation is minimal, at just 100mm, and the process is carried out room by room.

Solid Wall Insulation Grants

As part of the government’s ECO4 scheme, funding is available for solid wall insulation.

To qualify for solid wall insulation funding, your home must have solid external brick or stone walls and you must receive one of the qualifying benefits under ECO4 or qualify under LA Flex rules.

Find out if you qualify for ECO4 or LA Flex funding. 

We are proud to be able to assist with the ECO4 funding process. Simply contact us to get the process started.