German Homes - savings on your heating bills
David Speicer of German Homes for Ireland shares importmant advice on home insulation resulting in savings on your heating bills and increasing living comfort.
Home Energy Improvement – Save on your heating bill and increase living comfort.
Is your house ready, to tackle the next cold spell? Many homes encountered difficulties last year, because the building could not cope with the harsh weather conditions.
Not to be caught again this year around, it is time to upgrade your home. According to the Department of the Environment 35% of all heat you generate in your home escapes through the walls if not insulated properly and 25% is lost through the roof if not properly insulated.
Facts about Wall Insulation
If your house has been built within the last 30 years there is a good chance it already has some level of cavity wall insulation.
Over the years, the thickness of insulation fitted into cavity walls in newly built homes has increased due to improved building regulations. Unfortunately the level of cavity wall insulation in many homes is well below the required current standards and you could be still losing heat which adds to your energy bills.
If you want to install or top up the insulation in your cavity walls, the best solution for you is Ecobead Platinum cavity wall insulation. This Eco friendly wall cavity insulation is by far the most efficient and cost effective energy system you can buy.
If you haven’t got any space left in the cavity, we’re offering external insulation boards with a new outside look e.g. new render/ timber cladding finishes.
The benefit with the external insulation board is not just to save money on your heating bill; it will give the house a brand new look too.
Triple glazed windows in materials of your choice e.g. wooden, wooden/aluclad or upvc will complete the wall envelope.
Facts about Roof/Attic Insulation:
A roof that’s not properly insulated could cost you unnecessary money.
For homes with pitched roofs and attic space, the most common attic or roof insulation solution is to put down two layers of quilted mineral wool insulation crisscrossing each other on the floor of the attic or 500mm of cellulose insulation.
Furthermore, it is good working practise to insulate the water tank as well as seal the attic trapdoor.
The energy improvements that you make to your home will mean more money in your pocket as you minimise heat loss. Plus any efficiency you can make will also increase the comfort and value of your home.
The government makes grants available to all domestic home energy improvements.
We at German Homes offer a complete turn-key-finish project as well as a quick turn-around with as little interference as possible.
Benefit from our know-how and attention to detail and get in touch with us. Be ready for the next cold spell and enjoy a warm winters day in your upgraded home.
For more information about us, our low-energy & passive house construction
(houses and extensions), please visit our website too: www.germanhomes.ie
