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Find out what insulating plasterboard is and why you need it

PIR (Polyisocyanurate) plasterboard is the insulated plasterboard commonly associated with the term. It boasts a rigid foam ...
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What's in insulation and why does it matter? Experts explain the different types of insulation and their pros and cons

When it comes to what's in insulation and what it's made of, the answer will depend on the type of insulation. Its make up, ...
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Socket cracked and plasterboard flaking at home? fix it for £28 in 75 mins : are you one of 6 in 10

Nights draw in, rooms feel smaller, and tiny wall scars start to shout. A wobbly socket can be the loudest. Across the UK, ...
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Your socket is wobbling and the plaster is crumbling: 7 cheap fixes you can do in 45 minutes at £20

That ragged halo around your socket feels minor, yet it grows, snags sleeves and steals comfort every time you switch. Across the UK, homeowners are ...
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High-Frequency Transformer Design With Medium-Voltage Insulation for Resonant Converter in Solid-State Transformer

Abstract: A solid-state transformer can directly convert medium voltage to low voltage (e.g., 400 V) with minimized power-conversion stages. The transformer in the dc–dc module not only provides ...