Watch: How to Insulate Lath & Plaster Walls with John Gilbert Architects
How can we insulate our lath and plaster walls? We recently recorded a talk and Q&A on the difficulties insulating traditional lath & plaster walls, with architect Chris Morgan of John Gilbert Architects.
Homeowners in Glasgow want to take action to improve heating efficiency, but traditional construction such as lath & plaster walls and ornate cornices make insulating tricky. One solution is to insulate behind the lath & plaster, such as with spray foam or bonded beads – but these methods carry serious risks, sometimes leading to damp and rot.
How to Retrofit Your Glasgow Home: A Guide to Lower Bills and Net-Zero Living
Loco Home Retrofit CIC is partnering with John Gilbert Architects for a 2-part series to help navigate this dilemma. In this first session, we will hear from Chris Morgan, director of John Gilbert Architects, who will cover some of the critical risks to successful cavity insulation.
Scotland’s Climate & Nature Strategy 2026: Loco Home retrofit
How Loco Home is Helping Lead Scotland’s Climate & Nature Strategy We have some exciting news to share! The Scottish Government has officially launched its new strategy—Our Scotland, Our Future: Public Engagement Strategy for Climate and Nature 2026—and Loco Home Retrofit is featured inside as a case study. Cabinet Secretary Gillian Martin MSP made it…
1930s Home Retrofit: Heat Pump, Solar PV and EV Charger.
Transforming a 1930s Semi into an EPC A Energy-Independent Home with a heat pump solar pv and ev charger “I’m spending far less on energy, spending far less on fuel for the car…I’m really happy with all the changes that we’ve made and they’ve paid off.” https://www.rettie.co.uk/property-sale/gwe260422 1930s house heat pump What does a 1930s…
Building Scotland's Network of Retrofit One-Stop Shops
A network of retrofit one-stop shops could accelerate Scotland’s net zero journey. At this year’s BE-ST Fest International Retrofit Conference, Loco Home founder Chris Carus set out a vision for how Scotland can speed up home decarbonisation: a network of local one-stop shops supporting homeowners, community groups and local authorities alike. The Problem The problem…
Is a Heat Pump Right for You and Your Home? Independent Advice from Loco Home's Founder
If you’re weighing up a heat pump for your home in central Scotland, you’ve probably noticed that advice varies a lot depending on who’s giving it — and that some will tell you your home needs to be super insulated first. In a recent talk at the BE-ST International Retrofit Conference, Chris Carus shared his…
Retrofitting For New Parents
Expecting a new baby is an exciting milestone that often kicks our nesting instincts into gear. Whether you’ve just moved into a new family home or you’re renovating your current space to make room for a nursery, you’re likely thinking about buying paint, planning layouts, and baby-proofing everything around the house. But what about making…
Home Energy Scotland is simplifying the Heat Pump Grant Process, what does that mean for you?
Home Energy Scotland is simplifying the Heat Pump Grant Process, what does that mean for you? Home Energy Scotland is removing the requirement for a pre-application report. Loco Home Retrofit welcomes a simplification to the heat pump grant application process announced by Home Energy Scotland today. From 3rd July, “customers will no longer need a…