Under Floor Insulation
When considering areas in your home that require insulation, underfloor spaces are often overlooked. However, homes with crawl spaces under the downstairs floor can greatly benefit from underfloor insulation.
If your home is older, you might have suspended timber floors. Underfloor insulation is particularly beneficial in such cases as it prevents heat loss during winter, while also helping to maintain a cooler environment in warmer months by reducing heat transfer.
Benefits of Underfloor Insulation:
- Draft Elimination: Underfloor insulation blocks drafts that may enter via gaps between floorboards and the ground, making indoor spaces warmer.
- Preservation of Air Bricks: Never block air bricks in your walls, as they ventilate the space under your floor, preventing floorboard rot and maintaining structural integrity.
Financial Savings and Considerations
- Financial Savings: Installing underfloor insulation can save between £50-£130 annually on fuel bills, depending on property size (figures from the Energy Saving Trust, applicable to gas-heated homes ranging from mid-terrace houses to detached homes).
- Installation Requirements: Underfloor insulation involves lifting floorboards, which may cause minor disruption during installation.
- Grant Funding: Funding is available under the ECO4 scheme to cover the full cost of installation, subject to qualifying criteria.