Home Insulation UK - Cavity Wall Insulation

Do you want to save money on your heating bills and reduce your carbon footprint?

Cavity wall insulationUp to 35% of the heat produced in your home is lost through the walls. Cavity wall insulation can reduce the amount of heat lost through the walls of your home and you could save up to 35% on your heating bills.

What is cavity wall insulation?

Cavity wall insulation is a similar product to that used in loft insulation but it is specially treated with silicants and milled down so it can be blown into the space in the cavity walls.

Why should I have cavity wall insulation?

  • You save money by reducing heating bills year after year
  • It creates a warmer, more comfortable home
  • It keeps your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer
  • It can help to reduce household condensation
  • It acts as a water retardant
  • It conserves energy - you use less and this helps to reduce demand on power stations and natural resources
  • It helps protect the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions
  • It adds value to our home and increases saleablility

If I want cavity wall insulation what happens next?

We will send one of our qualified cavity wall surveyors to check that your property is suitable for cavity wall insulation. They will check:

  • The type of cavity construction
  • The width of the cavity and the area of the wall to be filled
  • The condition of the structure
  • The services through the cavity which would be affected by cavity fill e.g. ventilation, gas flues etc

Therefore we always ensure that:

  • Cavity wall barriers will be fitted where required
  • There is a cavity and it is free of debris
  • All waste down pipes are in good working order
  • The air bricks are sleeved
  • The damp proof course is not defective
  • There are no areas of solid wall
  • The cavity heads are sealed
  • There is adequate roof ventilation
  • There is no interior damp
  • There is no condensation damp
  • All meter boxes are sealed

Is the cavity wall insulation guaranteed?

The cavity wall insulation is covered by a 25 year guarantee on both materials and workmanship and is independently issued by the Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency.

For maximun benefit why not insulate your loft at the same time?

Call Home Insulation UK today for more information on cavity wall insulation, loft insulation and home insulation grants.

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