Cavity wall insulation is becoming more popular as it can save on heating bills and help the environment at the same time. The economic problems of recent months and constant rises in energy prices are stretching budgets to breaking point. Installing cavity wall insulation can cut heating costs and impact on the environment.
Cavity wall insulation involves the process of filling a wall cavity with a porous substance in order to prevent heat loss. This porous material holds air and it is that air that acts as the insulator. This stagnant air prevents convection and drastically reduces the amount of heat loss from a home.
The vast majority of brick built homes will have two adjacent walls with a gap of a few inches between them. Before work can begin a building expert must inspect the property to ensure it is eligible for the work. Once started the whole process takes only a couple of hours.
Access to all areas of a house including garages and conservatories is needed. An installation will only be completely successful if all the walls in the property are treated. Valuable items such as vases and ornaments should be packed away prior to the work as significant wall vibration can occur.
The whole installation is quick but can cause a lot of dust and some debris. A lot of equipment will be used some of which will be noisy. The installation team should have clear access to the building so there should be no cars parked up near the walls of the house. Some pets might get distressed by the disruption so it might be a good idea to take them away whilst the work is done.
Once the installation is complete the home owner can expect to see heating bill reductions of up to a third. Although this process can be expensive these savings in energy save the individual thousands of pounds over the lifetime of the house. There are also government grants available for those on low incomes.
Cavity wall insulation involves the process of filling a wall cavity with a porous substance in order to prevent heat loss. This porous material holds air and it is that air that acts as the insulator. This stagnant air prevents convection and drastically reduces the amount of heat loss from a home.
The vast majority of brick built homes will have two adjacent walls with a gap of a few inches between them. Before work can begin a building expert must inspect the property to ensure it is eligible for the work. Once started the whole process takes only a couple of hours.
Access to all areas of a house including garages and conservatories is needed. An installation will only be completely successful if all the walls in the property are treated. Valuable items such as vases and ornaments should be packed away prior to the work as significant wall vibration can occur.
The whole installation is quick but can cause a lot of dust and some debris. A lot of equipment will be used some of which will be noisy. The installation team should have clear access to the building so there should be no cars parked up near the walls of the house. Some pets might get distressed by the disruption so it might be a good idea to take them away whilst the work is done.
Once the installation is complete the home owner can expect to see heating bill reductions of up to a third. Although this process can be expensive these savings in energy save the individual thousands of pounds over the lifetime of the house. There are also government grants available for those on low incomes.
