Health impacts of a cold home
There are numerous ways to tackle the health impacts of living in a cold home. A sluggish boiler will fail to adequately heat up your home. Poor insulation will send warmth and money straight out through your walls and roof, leaving your home feeling cold and drafty. You could save up to £135* per year […]
ECO Funding Scheme – Do you qualify?
The ECO funding scheme is now underway and you could qualify for a free boiler, cavity wall and loft insulation on the scheme. The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) is a government energy efficiency scheme in the UK. Its aim is to help reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty. The current ECO scheme runs from […]
Loft Insulation top ups free for most home owners
LOFT INSULATION TOP UPS refers to those homes where loft insulation was fitted some time ago, but which does not conform to the current legislation concerning the thickness of the insulation. The process involves the fitting of additional insulating material on top of the existing loft insulation, so as to give an additional layer of […]
Why wait to insulate?
Have you insulated your loft? If not, it might be a good time to think about it. A study by Which shows that an insulated loft can save you up to £240 every year, and those savings start kicking in straight away. So, why insulate your loft? Quite simply, loft insulation stops heat escaping through […]
Are renters losing out on insulation?
According to a recent report by the Citizens Advice Bureau, tenants of some of the chilliest properties in the UK, which lose heat from poorly insulated windows, walls and doors, are trapped into paying higher energy bills because they are reliant on their landlords to ensure that the property performs well in terms of energy […]
What to look out for when buying loft insulation
Installing loft insulation is a great way to reduce your energy costs and stay warm. There are a number of options when it comes to selecting this type of insulation, for your home there are a variety of different insulating materials that you can choose from. Blanket or batt loft insulation This is one of […]
How to save money on your bills in the new year
2016 is just around the corner, and many people use the new year to make major changes in their lives. So, this new year, why not make a change and save some money on your bills? Here’s three tips for doing just that. 1. Switch energy providers Switching energy providers is a great way to […]
The benefits of external wall insulation
It may come as a surprise to learn that your home’s solid walls can let twice as much heat escape as the cavity walls do. External Wall Insulation can cut your heating costs considerably – for example, if you live in a detached house, you can reduce heating bills by a massive £455 a year […]
How to choose between cavity wall insulation and loft insulation
Loft insulation and cavity wall insulation are both fantastic ways of making your home more energy efficient. If you are in a financially strong position, it’s worth investing in both. But what if you really can’t afford to install both loft insulation and cavity wall insulation? Which one should you prioritise? Making this choice is […]
Insulation and renewable energy systems are most effective when used together
Across Britain, home-owners like you are looking for ways to make their houses more energy-efficient. Fitting insulation and installing renewable energy systems are two of the most obvious and popular options available to energy efficiency enthusiasts. Individually, insulation and renewable energy systems are each incredibly useful solutions. You may not realise, however, that they work […]
