Home Insulation Guide|
| Why install home insulation?
Around 80% - 90% of energy used in the average household is for heating, and a large proportion of the heat produced by your home will be lost through the walls, roof, and even your floor. Getting your home insulated will not just lower your energy bills, but it will also reduce carbon emission in the climate. |
Saving money
Having your home properly insulated can reduce your energy bills by over £100 every year. Home insulation will also ensure that your home is kept warmer in the winter months and is cooler in the summer. A fully insulated home is more energy efficient, which could increase the value of your home regardless of whether it is new or old. Saving the environment
Over 25% of the UK’s carbon emissions is the result of lost energy from the home, and by having your home insulated, you will be helping to reduce climate change. Make small changes
There are little things that you can do, both before and after having any form of insulation added to your home. These little changes will go along way to reducing you energy bills. - Turning your thermostat down by as little one degree Celsius, could save you as much as 10% on your heating bills
- Setting the timer on your boiler will ensure that the heating is only on when you need it.
- Change to energy saving light bulbs, as over their life time these light bulbs could cut your energy bills by around 10%
How home insulation works
Home insulation works by trapping the heat in your house and preventing it from rising. Once the heat has been trapped, the home insulation material will start regulating the temperature, ensuring that the energy is evenly distributed throughout the insulated space. Types of home insulation
There are several different types of home insulation, which can provide a blanket to all areas of your home. These types of insulation work because they are made from certain materials, for instance; glass wool is made from recycled glass bottles and is the most common material for insulation; mineral wool, has a more solid structure, and can withstand temperatures of up to 1000 degrees Celsius and Rigid foam has a high compressive strength and is often used to support weight. The types of home insulation include: | |
