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A poorly insulated home can loose up to 60% of it's heat
Cavity walls. Cavity wall construction began in the 1920s and became the standard type of
construction of houses from the 1950s. Building regulations governing the level of cavity wall
insulation were introduced in the mid 1970s and the insulation levels required have increased
to today's current levels. It is likely that houses built prior to1975, have no insulation either in
cavity walls or interior/external insulation for solid brick houses.
construction of houses from the 1950s. Building regulations governing the level of cavity wall
insulation were introduced in the mid 1970s and the insulation levels required have increased
to today's current levels. It is likely that houses built prior to1975, have no insulation either in
cavity walls or interior/external insulation for solid brick houses.
Lofts Probably the easiest, least expensive and most effective means to reduce heating
bills. Yet the vast majority of homes are under insulated. The new recommended level
of loft insulation is now 270mm. Insulation is available at all the major DIY stores
bills. Yet the vast majority of homes are under insulated. The new recommended level
of loft insulation is now 270mm. Insulation is available at all the major DIY stores
Grants Home owners and tenants will often qualify for a grant for both cavity and loft insulation. Information
about grants and eligibility can be found at EnergyLink, Energy Savings Trust and www.government-grants.co.uk
about grants and eligibility can be found at EnergyLink, Energy Savings Trust and www.government-grants.co.uk
Dimmerable
Photovoltaic panels
Biomass Boilers Using bio-fuels such as wood burning stoves is not new, but technology has moved forward to improve the
options now available from wood logs, chips and pellets, bio diesel derived from vegetable and seed oil. Biomass boilers are
now an ideal substitute as a viable alternative to fossil fuels. The only down side is the space required to store the fuel. Spain
is an example of actively promoting the use of nuts as a bio fuel. For more details go to the link at the bottom of the page.
Wind Turbine Power More suited to rural areas but in certain instances are a practical consideration in urban areas with the
right conditions. For more information go to
options now available from wood logs, chips and pellets, bio diesel derived from vegetable and seed oil. Biomass boilers are
now an ideal substitute as a viable alternative to fossil fuels. The only down side is the space required to store the fuel. Spain
is an example of actively promoting the use of nuts as a bio fuel. For more details go to the link at the bottom of the page.
Wind Turbine Power More suited to rural areas but in certain instances are a practical consideration in urban areas with the
right conditions. For more information go to
Loft insulation at
270mm
270mm
Coloured LEBs are
now available
now available
The Government will be introducing the Green Deal in the Autumn of 2012, which will make
Up front grants to all domestic property owners and tenants. Details are yet to be finalised.
Visit The Department of Energy and Climate Change - Click Here
Up front grants to all domestic property owners and tenants. Details are yet to be finalised.
Visit The Department of Energy and Climate Change - Click Here
Cross section of
a modern cavity
wall
a modern cavity
wall
