Have you ever considered how much heat is lost from your home through your roof? It can be over a quarter! That’s why investing in loft insulation is worth every penny you spend. Insulating your loft will result in lower energy bills and an increase in the value of your property. It truly is a win-win situation. If you’re looking to cut your energy bills down, here’s why insulating your loft is a great place to start.
Do You Need Loft Insulation?
If you have a loft, then you almost certainly will benefit from insulating it. It’s quite likely that your home will already have loft insulation, but that doesn’t mean that it’ll be effective. A lot of older insulation doesn’t meet today’s standards, and therefore will be allowing heat to escape.
You can check whether your insulation is up to scratch by measuring its thickness. If it’s thinner than 30cm, you’ll want to seek out a replacement. It’s also worth checking that the insulation you have is still in good condition. If you use your loft for storage, there’s a chance that some of your items have squashed it, therefore reducing its effectiveness. To prevent this from happening, you should only place items on suitable boards that are fixed above the insulation.
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
We know that a huge benefit of loft insulation is that it’s an effective way to reduce your energy bills. By doing this, it also means that your carbon footprint could be reduced dramatically. Using less fossil fuels to heat your home can only be a good thing. You’ll also benefit from your boiler being used less. Because it doesn’t have to work so hard to heat your home, there’s a good chance it could last longer and work more effectively.
Get Your Loft Insulation Checked
If there are signs that your loft insulation might need replacing, don’t hesitate to call out a professional. To an untrained eye, damage or ineffective insulation may not be obvious. A professional can examine the current condition of your loft and give you expert advice to improving it.
For Loft Insulation, Choose Eco Homes For You
If you’d like to get some professional advice regarding your loft insulation, give Eco Home For You a call today. Our friendly team would be more than happy to carry out a free home survey. This allows us to inspect your property and give you a personalised plan to increase the energy efficiency of your home.
