Insulation is one of the most effective ways of improving the energy efficiency of your home.
Loft insulation
Without loft insulation you could be losing as much as 25% of your heat through the roof. If you currently have no loft insulation, and you install the recommended 270mm depth, you could save around £110 a year on your heating bills and nearly one tonne of CO2 per year. Contact the for details of grants and discounts.
Leicester Hot Lofts scheme
Hot Lofts is a free loft and cavity wall insulation scheme operated by Leicester City Council in partnership with British Gas, Mark Insulations and the Home Energy Office . The scheme offers anyone living in a private sector home in designated areas (regardless of household income) the opportunity to save money on fuel bills and to make their home more energy efficient.
Further information on the Hot Lofts scheme.
Cavity wall insulation
If your cavity walls aren’t insulated, you could be losing up to 35% of your heat.
Further information on cavity wall insulation.
Don’t forget to lag hot water tanks and pipe work, add insulation
Don’t forget to lag hot water tanks and pipe work, add insulation under your floorboards, fit draught proofing around doors and windows and install double-glazing, if you can. You’ll cut the amount of energy you need to heat your home, reduce your CO2 emissions – and save pounds.
