Improving Energy Efficiency With Cavity Wall Insulation
Improving Energy Efficiency With Cavity Wall Insulation
Homes built since the mid 1920s commonly include a cavity between the outer and inner shell of a wall. The cavity can be filled with one of various different types of insulation material in order to help reduce your energy consumption, lower your energy spend, and greatly improve the comfort and warmth of your home. The science behind cavity wall insulation is really very basic; fill the cavity with insulation material by blasting it in. However, choosing the right material can prove a little more complex.
Measuring Energy Loss
A home with no cavity wall insulation could be losing as much as one third of their energy through the walls. This is a massive amount especially considering the escalating energy prices and our commitment to reduce energy consumption and our carbon footprints. Having cavity wall insulation is certainly a more environmentally friendly solution than unplugging your TV at night and it will benefit you a lot more noticeably too.
Saving On Your Energy Bill
Estimates do vary and your actual energy bill saving will depend on your property, the type of cavity wall insulation, and your existing energy spend but estimates show that the typical home saves around 15% on their energy bills. Considering the price of insulation fitting this means that wall insulation will pay for itself within a matter of three to four years for most homes. With energy prices increasing every year, the savings you can make will only increase over time.
Reducing Your Energy Consumption
We are all being encouraged to do our bit for the environment and our home energy usage is without doubt one of the biggest contributing factors to our carbon footprints. By properly insulating walls and the loft we can greatly reduce our impact on energy usage and help to minimise our impact on the environment.
Cavity Wall Insulation
Cavity wall insulation is also an effective way of making your home more comfortable. The insulation prevents warmth from escaping and this means that your home can be kept warmer for longer and for less once you have had effective and good quality insulation fitted in your roof and in the cavity walls.