Energy-Saving and Eco-Friendly Wall Insulation

In an age where homeowners are battling with their energy bills and governments are attempting to combat global warming, installing energy-efficient measures in the home has double benefits. Indeed, it might come as a surprise to many property owners that up to 35% of a property’s heat can be lost due to little, poor or no cavity walls insulation. This is because the walls of a property make up for a large surface area, allowing ample opportunity for heat to escape. Cavity walls can cause a particular problem in this area – the gap allowing for draughts. Yet, with cavity wall insulation, this gap becomes an opportunity, the chance to turn your home exterior into a tea cosy – trapping warm air inside and preventing cold air from entering.

Many older homes do not have cavity wall insulation nes as the approval for the products and building regulations hadn’t been brought into effect. Under new regulations, all homes must be built with the material installed and British Standard cavity walls insulation must come with a 25-year guarantee.

How does it help environment?

The installation of cavity wall insulation reduces the amount of heat that can escape through your walls. Consequently, you’ll need to heat your home less, using less energy and therefore decreasing the property’s Carbon Dioxide emissions. Reduced CO2 equals reduced greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and as a result, you’re making a contribution to the world’s efforts to slow global warming and climate change.

Is your property suitable for cavity wall insulation?

>> Cavity wall insulation can only be installed between two brick walls – a property built with a timber or steel frame is unsuitable.

>> The cavity between the two brick walls of the property needs to be at least 50mm thick. Insulating a narrower cavity wall could cause a water penetration problem.

>> If your property has previously faced any water logging problems then the insulation is not advisable.

>> Wall damp problems need to be sorted out before the insulation is installed.

>> It is unsuitable to fit cavity wall insulation nes if the property has an open fire or wood stove.

Is the insulating material used eco-friendly?

The material used has high R-values. R stands for resistance to air movement, meaning the higher the value the more efficient the material’s insulation properties. The materials used for this insulation include cellulose, cotton batts and wool.

Other Benefits of Cavity Wall Insulation

Along with being an eco-friendly means of insulating your home, cavity wall insulation helps to reduce noise pollution. The installation is also a quick process that causes little mess.