Benefits of home insulation

Average heat loss with poor insulation
• Walls – up to 35%
• Roof – up to 25%
• Floor – up to 15%
• Windows and doors – up to 25%

Benefits of insulation
• Lower your utility bills by using less heating than without insulation
• Reduce the amount of carbon emissions you create from your existing heating system
• Reduce noise pollution between neighouring walls & other external sources
• Insulation will keep you warmer in winter and cooler in summer
• Regarded as a home improvement, insulation will add value to the price of your property
• Adequate insulation will score a better ‘Building Energy Rating’, making your home more attractive to house buyers and renters
• Insulate with eco-friendly products e.g. recycled paper or sheep’s wool uses less energy to manufacture than conventional insulation = less carbon emissions
• Save up to one third of heat loss in a well insulated home
• Insulation is versatile; on the house exterior, within cavity walls or on the inside of walls.  There a lots of types available to suit all homes, new and old.

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