Loft and wall insulation

Most of the money we spend on fuel goes on heating our homes. So this is where you can make the greatest savings – simply by making sure that your home is as well insulated as possible.

Where does all the heat go?

Most heat is lost through the building itself – up to 25% through the roof and up to 35% through the walls. Insulating your loft and walls gives you the biggest savings on your energy bills. But don’t forget the other areas too. Your home won’t feel very comfortable if you’ve got draughts around skirtings, floorboards, windows, doors or coming down the chimney.

Installing loft and cavity wall insulation

If your home is more than 7 years old it can probably be improved by installing better insulation. Not only could this make your home more comfortable, it will save you money on your energy bills. Most modern homes have cavity walls (two layers of brick with a gap in between). Installing cavity wall insulation and loft insulation are usually straightforward when carried out by a professional. If you’re a keen DIYer you might even want to lay rolls of loft insulation yourself.

It needn’t cost a lot and it could be free

There are various grants available for the installation of loft and cavity wall insulation and even draught-proofing. If you own your own home or rent from a private landlord, give our Energyline a ring on 0800 072 7201 to see if you qualify for a grant or FREE insulation.