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Many people know the benefits of adequate loft insulation . There is even a current government scheme aimed at encouraging better loft insulation, including up to a 100% grant. A significant volume of heat is lost through the roof of an uninsulated roof; what is less well-known is that comparable heat loss is experienced through uninsulated cavity walls. As much as a third of all heat loss in an uninsulated house escapes through the walls. In monetary terms this equates to fuel waste of... Read Full Story

Knauf Insulation’s range of products are available across the UK through both trade and retail outlets. Trade Insulation Most Knauf Insulation products are available from your local builders merchant or distributor. If any product is not in stock, your merchant or distributor should be able to order it directly from us very quickly. Specialist blown insulation products, such as Supafil Cavity Wall Insulation and Perimeter Plus are only available to Knauf Insulation approved cavity wall... Read Full Story

Vulnerable residents in Scotland could soon have home insulation installed to help reduce their outgoings. The devolved government has announced plans that will, if approved, see approximately 48,000 people provided with insulation, draught-proofing materials, a new central heating system or repairs to make their property more eco-friendly . Housing and communities minister Alex Neil said: “We know many vulnerable people will have a lack of income but will need to heat their homes at a higher... Read Full Story

Home insulation is a cost-effective way to reduce outgoings, according to one expert. Sylvia Baron, energy expert at consumer watchdog Which?, said it is not the only way to save money, as there are other actions householders can undertake to help cut outgoings. Lowering the thermostat by one degree could see ten per cent shaved from heating bills, while electrical items left on standby consume approximately eight per cent of the UK’s television energy supply. Ms Baron says: “There are... Read Full Story

Landlords should be looking to invest in loft insulation as part of efforts to make their homes more energy-efficient. This is the advice of the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA), which said the government’s recently-announced Green Deal is encouraging landlords to take such environmentally-friendly steps when requested to do so by tenants. It said while many properties in the UK already have loft insulation, it is important to make sure it is suitable. “Check the depth and... Read Full Story

Vulnerable residents in Scotland could soon have home insulation installed to help reduce their outgoings. The devolved government has announced plans that will, if approved, see approximately 48,000 people provided with insulation, draught-proofing materials, a new central heating system or repairs to make their property more eco-friendly . Housing and communities minister Alex Neil said: “We know many vulnerable people will have a lack of income but will need to heat their homes at a... Read Full Story

British Gas has launched an initiative that will see UK homes equipped with loft or cavity wall insulation with a view to reducing their fuel bills. Gearoid Lane, managing director of British Gas new markets, explained that duel fuel customers may be eligible for the scheme and should register their interest online. “We want to help as many of our customers as possible reap the benefits of more energy efficient homes,” he added. Poor home insulation can contribute to £1 in every £4 spent on... Read Full Story

Landlords should be looking to invest in loft insulation as part of efforts to make their homes more energy-efficient. This is the advice of the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA), which said the government’s recently-announced Green Deal is encouraging landlords to take such environmentally-friendly steps when requested to do so by tenants. It said while many properties in the UK already have loft insulation, it is important to make sure it is suitable. “Check the depth and... Read Full Story

Solar panels and home insulation are just two of the methods that have seen one Abergavenny man reduce his property’s carbon footprint by 68 per cent. John Cranna, a self-employed structural engineer, has renovated his dwelling to reduce his fuel bills over a long-term period, the South Wales Argus reports. Approximately £15,000 has been spent on techniques such as low-energy lightbulbs and loft insulation , as well as wall and floor insulation and solar power. “We can make quite... Read Full Story

Landlords should be looking to invest in loft insulation as part of efforts to make their homes more energy-efficient. This is the advice of the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA), which said the government’s recently-announced Green Deal is encouraging landlords to take such environmentally-friendly steps when requested to do so by tenants. It said while many properties in the UK already have loft insulation, it is important to make sure it is suitable. “Check the depth... Read Full Story