It’s that time of year again; the winter months are rolling in, and you wake up in a cold house with steamy windows and an ice-cold floor. In addition, your energy bills soar through the roof, quite literally without any insulation! Well, there is a solution for you; free insulation upgrade!
Why do you need a Free Insulation Upgrade?
A poor quality of insulation will lead to a huge amount of heat loss in homes across the UK, leading to higher energy bills and massively increased carbon emissions.
- Heat Loss: Potentially, up to 35% of heat will be lost through uninsulated walls, up to 25% through your roof, 15% through windows, and 10% through the floor.
- £16 billion annual cost: The government estimates that the UK spends approximately this amount each year on heating homes that are poorly insulated.
- An Increase in Carbon Emissions: Poor insulation contributes to increased carbon emissions, as more energy is needed to heat homes.
- Health Concerns: It is very common for cold homes to cause worsened health problems, especially for vulnerable individuals such as the elderly and young children.
Types of Insulation
- Cavity Wall Insulation: Suitable for homes built after 1920 and injected into the cavity between the inner and outer walls.
- Loft Insulation: Most homes with attic space can get this and is laid over the joists and rafters in the loft.
- Underfloor Insulation: Homes with a solid floor can have insulation fitted underneath floorboards to prevent heat loss from the ground.
- External Wall Insulation: Homes of any age can get this installed on the exterior walls which creates a thermal barrier.
What Can You Do to Improve Your Home Insulation
The best thing about getting insulation is that you can get it for absolutely free! Through the Energy Advice Helpline, we will help you gain access to government-backed energy upgrade initiatives:
- ECO4: With this government-backed scheme, you could receive multiple energy upgrades including insulation, modern home heating systems, and even solar panels.
- Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS): With this scheme, you can get insulation for free. This includes across-the-board insulation, from the floor to the walls and roof!
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