This is the dilemma that many UK homeowners face, and there are several ways one can take steps to reduce the compounded heat loss that the average dwelling suffers. You can never eliminate heat loss, aside from lining in a vacuum, but you can reduce the rate to a point where it is acceptable. Hot air rises, as we all know, and the trick is to impede this, and also stop the heat from taking other exit avenues, in its search for freedom. If you would like to reduce your carbon footprint, here are some sure-fire ways to bring down your energy bills.

  • Roof Insulation – Taking a purely scientific look at the typical home, we can see that the generated heat within the building rises, and this exodus of heat can be stemmed (to a degree) with suitable loft or roof insulation. On its own, loft insulation is not the complete answer, but with other energy saving practices in place, one can really make a difference. If you live in Scotland, and would like some expert guidance on energy conservation, there is one energy saving company in Glasgow who can certainly help you to reduce your carbon footprint, and an online search will put you in touch.
  • Loft Insulation – You can be forgiven for thinking that roof and loft insulation are one and the same, yet they are not. If you have a gabled roof, then you must have a loft, and both can be separately insulated, adding to the insulation properties. Either way, there needs to be a layer of fibreglass or sheep’s wool between the interior and the outside, otherwise you will experience an unacceptable amount of heat loss.
  • Heat Loss Via the Windows – This is a major source of heat loss, and can be remedied with one of two solutions. One – replace the windows (and doors) with double glazed uPVC units, or failing that, have secondary glazing put in, which is much cheaper but does the same job. Secondary glazing is ideal for the tenant, as it can be dismantled and used somewhere else, and is suitable for many situations where the occupants do not wish to invest in something permanent.
  • Cavity Wall Insulation – The good old cavity wall is an insulator on its own, yet without an insulator filling, it will be the source of valuable heat loss. There are a number of materials that can be injected into this space that will insulate your home, such as silver or platinum beads, and this application will result in much less of your hard earned money being used to heat an already cold exterior.

Most homeowners do not pay enough attention to energy saving, and if you would like some expert help regarding this, there are online organisations who can make a big difference to the amount of energy you use to keep your living space warm.