A vital part of keeping your home warm
Where
Insulation can be fitted above, below and around your house.
The easiest is the attic. Below the floor is a simple win if you have access, and on the inside or outside of your walls is the other place. Sadly when it comes to real homes it’s often not quite as easy as it sounds; there are, however, more creative solutions and more products that work in sympathy with the original building. It is clear that better insulation can increase comfort and reduce bills.
What
The two big questions are – is the insulation breathable or not (both have a place) and what is the environmental impact of the material itself – to produce, to dispose of and against its lifespan. (sustainable, natural products are becoming more common and performance data is available)
Who
This is very challenging at present, especially when linked to the question of funding ….. but if the government is to meet its carbon reduction targets, changes will have to occur. There are larger corporate companies available, often with specialised products and skilled local tradespeople. Funders set criteria for installers but the lack of approved installers in this area means there needs to be an easier pathway to use our local installers, and still access funding.
How
The questions above often lead to several options, so the final part of the equation relates to cost and funding. There is considerable funding available, some means tested, some non means tested, some related to the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) of the building, and some has constraints on who can be used to install (see above).
Summary
More insulation is nearly always a good answer Solutions need to be designed specifically for your property The funding and installer process can be a challenge If you have explored this and come up with a blank it may be worth another look – Warm Connections are here to help.