Cavity
wall insulation
The cavity of a wall is the gap between the inner and outer layer of brick on a property. You will find that in most cases a property built before 1935
will not have one. The process of filing the cavity is quite simple and clean, a series of holes (usually 25mm) are drilled to a set pattern in the
mortar all around the property. The material is then blown in under pressure until the area is filled to the level of the hole, this is continued until
the top off the property is reached. After a hole has been filled with material it is filled with mortar.
An un-filled cavity can lose up to 33% of the heat from inside your home though. Having the cavity filled evens out the temperature in the property thus
leaving no cold spots in your walls which can help prevent or reduce condensation. Another benefit from insulating your walls is because of the materiel
not allowing heat to pass through it, in the summer months it will keep your house cooler as the heat from outside will not come in through your
walls.
All the work carried out by the approved installer will be done quickly, cleanly efficiently and is guaranteed for 25 years by a separate guarantee
agency.
Loft
insulation
The recommended level for insulation in your loft is 270mm, most houses only having between 25mm and 100mm. Up to a third of your heating bill can rise
through your loft space. Insulating your loft is done by using rolled quilt in 2 layers, one between your joists, and the other layer across on top,
knitting
them together leaving no gaps for heat to disappear through. With the heat staying in your living space this makes the loft a very cold area, so in the
price of your insulation the installer will also lag any cold/hot water tanks and all the pipe work going to them, another saving of energy
reflected on your heating bill.
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