Six Easy Ways to Insulate Your Home This Winter
October 31, 2008
It is human nature that when we talk about ways to improve our homes, we often equate that to cash rich projects including refitting our kitchens or bathrooms for example. However, have you ever thought of insulation as being a home improvement?
As with any home improvement, it will involve an initial outlay cost but again, we must think of this as a long terms investment which will add value when selling your home.
Insulating your loft can save up to 20% on your heating bills and if you really wanted to do your bit for the environment, try visiting the Green Building Store which can offer products made from 100% recycled material.
Did you know that most heat loss from traditionally constructed homes is via the walls? It is estimated that up to 33% of heat is lost through walls but this can be addressed by fitting cavity wall insulation.
If you have an airing cupboard, check that the hot water tank which is often located there is wearing a jacket. As Friends of the Earth point out - it's cheap and pays for itself within a year.
Fit a draught excluder to the bottom of doors and letter boxes.
Attach a piece of tin foil between radiators and external walls to reflect heat back into the house.
Fit a window sill or shelf above radiators to push warm air into the middle of the room.
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