Insulation Blog – Insulation Material Guide, Facts & Advice

The biggest improvements in the energy efficiency of your home are achieved by making a little investment. Most will pay for themselves in only a few years. Here’s our top 7:

1. Cavity Wall Insulation
   the single greatest energy saving measure you can make. Save around £90 a year.
2. Loft Insulation
   270mm thick mineral wool loft insulation. Save up to around £110 a year.
3. Boiler
   replacing an old boiler with a new condensing boiler can cut your annual energy bill by around a third.
4. Hot water tank
   add an insulation jacket.
5. Replace old appliances
   modern appliances use less energy and can save up to £35 a year.
6. Energy-saving light bulbs
   replace conventional bulbs with energy efficient light bulbs. Save around £40 a year.
7. Install draught excluder
   draught strips fixed to badly fitting doors and windows can save £10 – £15 per year. Double glazing can reduce some bills by £40 per year.