Insulation Blog – Insulation Material Guide, Facts & Advice

News Source: thinkinsulation.com

Eco-website thinkinsulation.com is advising UK homeowners to check that their homes are wrapped up warm.

Properly insulating a building can save energy, money and the environment – and yet many homes are under-insulated, meaning that heat and money are literally disappearing into thin air! But, for those who need more convincing, thinkinsulation.com clarifies some of the common myths surrounding home insulation.

Myth 1: Loft insulation of 4-5 inches thick is sufficient
Fact: Loft insulation is widely regarded as one of the most effective ways to save energy in the home. The Government recommends a depth of 270mm (10 inches) of insulation in order to get the maximum benefit. Installing the insulation yourself is easy and can be done in two to three hours. It will cost around £250 for an average house and can be purchased from local DIY stores. Products such as Earthwool and Space Combi-Roll are made from recycled glass bottles, so are both environmentally friendly and Earth Blanket and Space Blanket are encapsulated to make them easy to handle. There is an ideal insulation solution for every home – visit www.thinkinsulation.com for help and advice in choosing the perfect product.

Myth 2: Businesses produce most of the carbon emissions so there is little that homeowners can do
Fact: According to thinkinsulation.com, our homes are one of the biggest culprits for increasing our carbon footprints. If every home in the UK installed the recommended amount of cavity wall and loft insulation CO2 emissions would be cut by 10.8 million tonnes. Nearly half of all the heat lost in an average home is through the roof and walls and is enough to heat around 2.2 million homes a year. If every house in the UK simply had the recommended amount of loft insulation installed, they could each save £155 every year on energy bills – or £3.2 billion as a nation!

Myth 3: Cavity wall insulation is expensive
Fact: Installing cavity wall insulation will save energy, money and help the environment. It’s actually one of the most cost-effective measures that can be taken. For an average house, installing cavity wall insulation will cost around £500, but there are many grants available that can help reduce this – for further information visit www.thinkinsulation.com. Once the walls have been filled, a saving of about £120 can be made each year on heating bills alone.

Myth 4: Cavity wall insulation involves major building work
Fact: Getting walls insulated couldn’t be easier. It can normally be injected from the outside through small holes drilled in the wall by approved installers. The material is then piped through these holes, filling the cavity to make a perfect match with the existing wall. It’s a simple process and is normally completed within three hours, without damage or mess to the house or garden.

For more great energy saving tips, visit www.thinkinsulation.com.