Warmer House

[buildingplans]

Your best move initially is to improve the loft insulation. Heat rises so you lose most of the heat through the loft. It's also relatively easy to do.

[South East Garage Doors]

Its not clear from the original description whether or not a garage door is installed at the property.

But something people often are surprised to learn is that a non-insulated garage door can be disastrous for energy conservation in the property in general.

I would highlight this as a consideration for anybody who is looking at ways to improve property insulation.

[savana]

Originally Posted by South East Garage Doors

Its not clear from the original description whether or not a garage door is installed at the property.

But something people often are surprised to learn is that a non-insulated garage door can be disastrous for energy conservation in the property in general.

I would highlight this as a consideration for anybody who is looking at ways to improve property insulation.

Is this really true? I mean can you give me some more ideas about non-insulated garage doors coz, I do have the same doors and now, I really have to get properly insulated doors.

[Chris Gough]

John the first thing I would start with is the EPC and the survey you received on the property before you moved in, they should give you sound advice on what is worth doing and what isn't, from memory my last one even gave estimates of cost and payback.

[Susana S]

Originally Posted by purest

If you are over 65 then the Government will improve the insulation in your house for free!
I cant post a link but a google search should help you find the info.
my friends dad is waiting 18 months to put insulation in because of this.
he's a cheapskate!

That's a good point but get in quick! I don't know the new gov't's plan for this scheme but it may be cut. My understanding is that they will insulate your hot water tank, insultate the loft, fix draft excluders plus maybe some other things. Well worth applying for.

[Miles78]

I know in many areas the councils are now doing this for free (believe it or not) i have recently had my cavity wall insulation completed which included the loft aswell, they did a fantastic job and it costs nothing. I would look into your local council to see if any schemes etc are now in place.

[Miles78]

It took only a few months for them to do the job ( and i am also under 65).

[beautiful home]

We have had new loft insulation and cavity wall insulation put in about 2 years ago. It has made the house so much warmer. We dont have excellent heating either, i would recommend it. The trouble is with the cost of gas and electric increases around this time means that its impossible to see any saving on bills.

[tony keller]

I have experience having cavity wall insulation installed and also lining the inside with insulation - oh and to think of it, insulating the outside with a new render finish. Cavity wall insulation is simpler and easiest if you have a cavity. As mentioned it is a matter of how old your house is and the type of construction. Be very careful about internal insulation ( lining the inside ) as you have to be very careful about what they call institial condensation. It is imperitive that you have a very effective vapour barrier on the warm side. Best get expert advice on this. I have some names if you want to email me.

[Sonya]

Hi there. I had a dilemma with this too. My house is 1970's and end terrace. It can do with more heat on very cold days. I made enquiries and got a mixed response. Some people said don't because the reason why the cavity wall is there in the first place is to let air move around, and the moisture to escape. So if this is blocked up with cavity insulation, then it could lead to damp problems. Then someone advised it would be OK. So I have no real answer if it will do more harm than good. Can someone help?