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Why It’s Important to Service & Maintain Your Equipment   Take a moment and think about your business and processes. What’s your most important asset? If you said your equipment, then you’d be right on the money.   Without the ability to remove insulation from a loft or cavity wall efficiently, effectively, and safely, there’s really not much you can do. And if your client is banking on you finishing on time ready for new insulation being put in, you need to ensure that you’re providing a timely service that really delivers on your promise. When your income relies on...

We are thrilled to announce that, following an application made by Extract Vac company owner Scott Ormston in May 2021, the Extract Vac trademark application was approved 5 months later in October by the UK Intellectual Property Office. This means that the Extract Vac name can only be associated with our quality systems.   A Trademark is a legally protected name, logo, or phrase that identifies an organisation and prevents any other business from utilising that trademark. The Extract Vac trademark is filed with the UKIPO in the 017 category for rubber and plastic products, under the ‘vacuum insulation materials’...

Here at Extract Vac, we have a vision: We want to see improved standardisation in the cavity wall extraction industry, generating greater consistency in technique and equipment usage to provide homeowners with predictable results, every time. The Problem One of the biggest issues in the cavity wall extraction sector today is unpredictability. As the number of businesses offering insulation removal services increases, we’re seeing more and more deviation in the processes and tools that are used to extract, clean, and prepare a space for a new installation. This means that homeowners can never be sure what to expect, nor can...

The concept of cavity wall insulation is a good one. Filling unused space with materials that prevent heat loss and make it easier and more cost effective to keep the home warm and comfortable? It makes sense. Unfortunately, poor quality installations now mean that many homeowners are seeing more harm than good from their cavity wall insulation, with it absorbing moisture and forming mould. How is it absorbing moisture? While there are a number of possibilities, moisture-wicking debris is one of the most common. There are two issues we’re seeing more and more frequently when our team are inspecting cavity...

Loose-fill, blown-in insulation is one of the most common types of insulation found in UK loft spaces today. Insulating materials are blown into the space using a machine, ensuring that all holes and cracks are filled to prevent heat loss through the roof and help homeowners to reduce the amount of energy used in heating their properties. However, not only is it one of the most popular, it’s also one of the most likely types of insulation to need replacing, too. This type of insulation absorbs moisture easily leading to problems with damp and mould. It also makes an excellent...