Loft And Cavity Wall Insulation

Ciga is an independent body set up by the government.

Loft and cavity wall insulation.

A specialist company will drill holes in the outside walls inject insulation through the holes and then seal them with cement. Energy firms are offering it for free as long as you own your home and meet their eligibility criteria but make sure it s right for your home first. We are getting hundreds of calls from home owners complaining about a sudden increase in black mould in their rooms wardrobes and carpets. Crowle street hull hu9 1rh 01482 588591.

Cavity wall insulation is used to reduce heat loss through a cavity wall by filling the air space with material that inhibits heat transfer. The perils of loft and cavity wall insulation. Loft insulation can help lower your heating bills lower wear and tear on your boiler and reduce global warming and climate change. Many cavity walls can be insulated by injecting insulation material into the cavity from the outside.

Most of the heat is lost through your walls and your loft making cavity wall insulation and loft insulation the most effective ways to reduce heat loss. Loft insulation can reduce heat loss from your home by 20 or more and wall insulation can cut heat loss by up to 35. Cavity wall and loft insulation is worth up to 1 100 and can slice up to 480 year off energy bills. Our technicians drill 2cm holes into the outer wall then inject it with either bead or fibre cavity insulation.

Once the cavity is full the holes are filled in to match the existing wall. If you d like to learn more please contact us. The cavity closer acts as a seal preventing external water vapour and damp from entering the cavity wall and the building whilst also preventing heat from being lost through the gap. This immobilises the air within the cavity air is still the actual insulator preventing convection and can substantially reduce space heating costs.

It s straightforward and mess free when done by a cavity wall technician. Cavity wall insulation explained. Cavity wall insulation stores the heat within the inner walls bouncing it back into the room and holding it for longer. A simple survey will establish if cavity wall insulation is suitable for your home.

Cavity closers are required for a number of reasons within a building to protect it from various factors including water ingress damp heat loss and condensation. New government schemes which promote the use of insulation and make us install loft and cavity wall insulation are causing huge problems with condensation. A 25 year cavity insulation guarantee agency ciga warranty is given on all cavity wall insulation work.