Reducing heat loss from your property has many benefits; as well as lowering your energy bills and carbon footprint, it will also make your home warmer and more comfortable.

If your home lacks insulation you will find that your energy bills rocket during the winter months as you try to keep your house at a comfortable temperature.

The cost of insulating your home will vary depending on where you are losing the most heat from. Whilst it can be expensive to insulate your home, it is an investment that will soon pay for itself with the money you save on energy.

Finding out where the most heat is lost in your home can help you to prioritise where you install insulation first.

Roof– Because heat rises, a lot of heat is lost through uninsulated or damaged rooves. On average, 25% of heat loss occurs through the roof. Insulating the roof is a simple and affordable way of dramatically reducing heat loss from a property. There are many different roof insulation materials available including glass fibre, plastic fibre, sheep’s wool, cork, rock wool, and spray foam. Spray foam roof insulationis a highly effective solution for both sealing and insulating as it is applied directly to the underside of the roof to bond the tiles to each other and to your roof’s structural timber.

Walls– On average, a huge 35% of heat loss occurs through uninsulated walls. The type of wall insulation that you will require depends on your wall type. Cavity walls can simply have insulation injected into the cavity in the centre of the wall, but older buildings with solid walls are a little more difficult to insulate. Solid walls will need to be insulated either internally or externally. Insulating your property’s walls can be expensive, but it is one of the most effective ways of reducing heat loss from your property. 

Floors – Uninsulated floors can be draughty and uncomfortably cold under foot. On average, about 10% of heat is lost through an uninsulated floor. Insulating the area under your floorboards is a simple and effective way of making your home more energy efficient and comfortable. You may also wish to invest in thick, high quality underlay if you have carpets to further reduce heat loss.

Read more about our spray foam roof insulationproduct or speak to a member of our team to find out if it is a suitable solution for your requirements by giving us a call on 0800 028 4042.