Cavity Wall Insulation
Guest article by Rob Stone
We all joke about the dreaded bills coming through the post but that is exactly what we get these days. With costs of electricity and gas soaring that quarterly bill can come as quite a shock. Very few of us actually keep track of what we use so have no idea what the cost will actually be until we get that demand. There are however ways of saving money and while they will cost for an initial outlay they will not only save you money month after month but also help to save the environment. It is of course cavity wall insulation.
For those of you who do not really know much about cavity wall insulation let me explain some more. Most UK homes are made with two layers of wall. Basically there is an internal and external wall. The gap in the middle is the cavity. If your home was built around the 1920 then the chances are there will only be one wall so cavity wall insulation will not be feasible.
If however you live in one of the many houses that do have two walls you may want to read on carefully as it could save you a fortune. In fact it could save you as much as £200 a year. Basically what happens is the insulating material is placed between the walls stopping from heat escaping. This means you can turn down your heating and that is how you save money.
You can get a grant for some or all of the cost depending on your age. If you are not the right age you will need to pay yourself which may seem steep as the initial cost is a fair bit. However it is totally worth it as the savings will mount up month by month. If you are on some benefits you may also claim a grant no matter what your age. It is advised to ask the question as you never know. Cavity wall insulation can also be seen as an investment if you come to sell your home. Anyone buying will be extra interested as it will save them money in the future on their energy bills. Arrange a professional to get it installed. They will assist you with each step of the install.
You may think you are an expert at DIY but this is one job you are advised to use a professional for. It will need specialist equipment which only professionals are trained to use. You cannot simple read the user guide and do it yourself.
The cavity insulator is installed by being injected through holes that are drilled through your outer walls. The holes are positioned all over so the whole wall is filled. The holes are drilled through mortar and not the brick making sure they can repair the whole so you wouldn’t know it was ever there. The substance injected is usually foam or polystyrene beads. It will be a relatively quick process but of course depends on the size of your home. It really is a great way to become environmentally friendly and save money.
Rob Stone writes many articles on Home Improvement From DIY to Construction such as uPVC Conservatory Prices Online.
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