A recent investigation by Which? has discovered that many insulation installers are unable to give good advice to homeowners about whether their homes are suitable for wall cavity insulation.
Before making a decision on whether to buy insulation for your home it is a good idea to do your research.
Loft insulation is very easy to install yourself and is cheap to buy from any DIY store. In fact, many stores offer special discounts which are shared with energy suppliers as part of a government scheme. The minimum which should be installed is 270mm across the entire loft floor space.
Wall cavity insulation is very different and should be installed by an expert. It requires holes to be drilled into the external walls of your home and the insulation piped into the space between the outer bricks and the inside block-work.
Not all homes are suitable for this type of insulation and should be checked for damp issues before wall cavity insulation is installed. It can block air circulation to your home and may encourage mould growth in damp environments.
According to The Energy Saving Trust, wall cavity insulation can save you £110 a year on your bills and loft insulation will save £145 each year. Some householders may be eligible for government grants for the cost of installation.
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