New houses today are built with insulation in place, in accordance with the requirements of Government Building Regulations. Prior to 1982, houses were built to lower insulation standards and are more expensive to heat.
Correct insulation of the walls and loft area creates large savings in heating bills and produces increased levels of comfort in your home – keeping your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
An average 3 bedroom semi-detached property loses heat, and therefore money, if no cavity wall insulation and/or adequate loft insulation is installed. The annual savings are considerably higher if the property is electrically heated. Potential savings for a gas-heated property are:
| Measure: |
Cavity Wall Insulation |
Loft Insulation |
Loft Insulation |
Loft Insulation |
| Description: |
Average gap of 65mm |
0 - 250mm |
25 - 250mm |
50 - 250mm |
| Annual Saving: |
£92 |
£103 |
£42 |
£25 |
Everyone is becoming aware of the fact that man is polluting his environment faster than nature can cleanse it. Reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is vital if we are to prevent an environmental crisis.
