Cavity wall insulation
More than a third of all heat lost from an uninsulated home escapes through the walls, so it shouldn’t be a surprise to learn installing cavity wall insulation is often the most cost-effective measure you can undertake to save money.
Wall insulation acts as a blanket that prevents heat escaping through the walls of your home. It will also help keep the house a great deal cooler in the summer so the benefits are twofold.
The type of wall insulation you’ll need depends on whether your home has cavity or solid walls. To make the home energy efficient both types of walls should be insulated by a professional. The savings that can be achieved by having good wall and loft insulation are worth having and over the years will save you a fortune.
The vast majority of homes in the UK will have cavity walls and recently constructed homes are likely to have cavity insulation. If you are about to buy a new build it is without doubt worth checking if the exterior walls are insulated.
Cavity wall insulation in older properties is injected through the outer wall into the space between the inner and outer brickwork that make up the cavity wall. Having this work done is very cost effective and in some cases can be done for free, just check to see if you qualify. Once the installation has been completed the savings made will very quickly pay for the work and your home will feel a lot deal warmer.
Is this for your home?
Your home will usually be suitable for cavity wall insulation if it meets the following criteria.
- External walls are unfilled cavity walls
- The cavity in the wall is at least 50mm wide
- The brickwork or masonry of the property is in good condition
- The home is older than 10 years (Most newer will have insulation)
- The walls are not over exposed to driving rain
Like some help?
It is very easy to find out if you qualify for any subsidies or even free installation, just select your requirement and click the “see if I qualify” or “apply now” buttons. Time invested now could save you and your family a fortune in the coming years.
