How Do I Stop Heat Leaving My Home?

During the autumn months, the UK’s weather becomes colder, and the long nights draw in. Furthermore, you may start to notice that your home is not staying as warm when the heating is on. If this is a familiar situation, you could be losing heat due to it escaping your property. It could end up costing you more money on your energy bills in the long run. So, we have put a few ideas that may help to insulate your home. And help to prevent further heat loss, keeping your property warmer during the autumn and winter months.

Will Installing Loft Insulation Help?

Old and worn loft insulation can contribute to heat loss from your home. Did you know that up to 25% of the heat can escape through your roof, if not insulated correctly? Firstly, replacement loft insulation can help to reduce the loss of heat escaping and save you money on your energy bills and reduce the heat loss.

Will Cavity Wall Insulation Help?

Walls that are not insulated can allow heat to escape from your home. Cavity wall insulation works by sealing the space between the outer wall and the inner wall. Cavity wall insulation can help reduce heat loss and cut the costs on your energy bills. It is always best to find a trusted trader for cavity wall insulation.

When Should I Upgrade My Windows?

Older windows often contribute to heat escaping from your home. A faulty double glazing unit can suffer from heat loss. Upgrade your old windows for new uPVC double glazing windows. Furthermore, having new windows installed in your property offers several benefits. Reduced heat loss, increase energy efficiency levels, saving you money on energy bills over time, and the possibility of increasing your properties value.

What Is the Best Type Of Front Door?

One of the best ways to stop heat escaping your home is by replacing your old exterior doors. Over time some wooden doors can become warped, especially from the cruelty of the UK’s weather. Replacing an old wooden exterior door for a new uPVC or composite door will significantly reduce heat loss from your home. Modern composite doors offer the look of a traditional wooden door. The other option is a uPVC door, but uPVC doors do not come in a variety of colours, in comparison to composite doors. Composite doors are not only stylish and available in a variety of colours they’re also energy-efficient and durable. You can choose from almost any RAL colour to perfectly match your home. 

Will Underfloor Insulation Help To Insulate My Home?

Do you have natural timber flooring? Did you know that you can lose heat from your wooden flooring? Installing underfloor insulation can help to reduce heat loss from your floor and insulate your home. The insulation is placed between the joists or laid down underneath the wooden flooring or floorboards. Overtime the underfloor insulation will help to save you money on your energy bills and cut heating costs.

What Are There Benefits To A Conservatory Solid Roof Conversion?

Do you have a conservatory with a glass or polycarbonate roof? You will be aware that a conservatory with these roof types can become cold in the winter and hot in summer. Some homeowners sometimes avoid using their extension during colder months because they become too cold.
A new and great way to improve your conservatories energy efficiency is to convert to a lightweight tiled roof conversion.
The lightweight tiled roof conversion can help to prevent heat from escaping through the roof of the conservatory and insulate it. Furthermore, helping to reduce energy bills over time. One benefit to a lightweight tiled roof conversion is that it can offer you the ability to use your conservatory all year round.
Helping to keep your extension cool in the summer months, and cosy warm in the winter months.

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