Insulation Solutions Throughout The Home

Insulation is essential for your home to keep it warm in winter

, prevent heat loss and to reduce utility bills. Many people are looking for new ways to reduce their household bills but fuel is one of the main expenses and is one thing we cannot do without. Insulation around the home helps to keep cold air outside and warm air inside. You can buy insulation for virtually every area of the home such as doors, windows, your loft, the cavity of your external walls, even down to your letter box. Of course your insulation also has to allow for the release of moisture in the air and condensation to avoid the build up of bacterial growth such as mould.

Double glazing can reduce your heat loss by up to 50 percent, but if you have single glazing you can use draught proofing seal to help prevent draughts around your windows. You can also purchase this draught proofing seal for your doors and acrylic sheets can also be used for secondary double glazing.

Pipes throughout the home and garden have to be insulated using pipe lagging to stop pipes from freezing and bursting in cold weather. Hot water cylinders can be insulated with a jacket or wrap specially designed to keep your hot water warm as long as possible, again reducing your bills.

One of the most efficient ways to save money on your heating bills, aside from installing double glazed windows, is to insulate your loft. Heat rises and so most of the heat in a home will escape through the roof. This means that your heating system has to work harder to keep your house warm, costing much more money. Installing loft insulation yourself can save a huge amount of money for what is a very simple process. At Wickes we supply insulation materials for areas all around the home and our loft insulation is supplied in a variety of materials and thickness. The thicker the insulation is then the larger your energy saving will be.

The total thickness of loft insulation should be at least 200mm and can be purchased either in rolls or as loose insulation. Before you start a project such as this it is also advisable to ensure you have all the necessary tools and materials, including a loft ladder for loft insulation, as safety is important. At Wickes we not only stock insulation materials but will also provide the information and advice you need.

It is also possible to insulate the walls as much of the heat in your home is lost this way. Older properties will have solid external walls without a cavity, which will require some form of insulation although again you will need to ensure there is adequate ventilation to prevent condensation.

When laying a floor it is advisable to use insulation as this not only reduces heat loss but will reduce noise levels, especially for a laminate floor or real wood floor. By insulating your home you will prevent heat loss, a major fuel cost each year for many people, as well as helping the environment.

by: Emma McCann

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