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Insulation
If your house isn’t properly insulated it may lose half its heat through the roof and
walls, so save on your energy bills by installing effective insulation.
Loft insulation
This type of insulation is rolled out across the floor of a loft to stop heat from
escaping from the roof. It should be installed to a depth of 12 inches to work
effectively.
Cavity wall insulation
This works by filling the gaps between two external walls and can be highly
effective at reducing heat loss. It’s suitable for homes built after the 1940s and is
installed by drilling small holes in the mortar between the bricks and pumping in the
insulation material. The holes are then filled in.
Energy Saving Trust keeps a list of heating control and insulation products (and their
manufacturers) which meet UK legislative requirements. Look out for the logo on
products that are certified by the Energy Saving Trust.
Home heating
You’re likely to use most of your energy over the winter to heat your home, so it’s
important to make sure that your heating is running efficiently. Make sure you also
service your boiler regularly, If you’re not wasting energy, you’re saving on your
energy bills.
60
%
OF HEAT IS LOST
THROUGH UN-
INSULATED LOFT
SPACE AND WALLS
