Why is heat escaping from my property? This question underscores the essence of energy efficiency. To save on energy bills, it’s crucial to understand and mitigate the rate of heat loss from your property.
Here, we’ll outline some fundamental points on this topic:
- Walls & Gaps: Around 35% escapes through the walls and associated gaps.
- Roof: Approximately 25% of your property’s heat seeps out through the roof.
- Windows & Doors: A substantial 25% of heat dissipates through windows and doors.
- Floor: Roughly 15% of the heat is lost through the floor.
Together, the walls, roof, windows, doors, and floor constitute what’s known as the ‘thermal envelope.’ By restricting the heat flow from inside your property through this envelope, you can noticeably cut down on your energy expenses.
Solid Walls: Insulating solid walls is a more challenging installation and is considerably more expensive.
Improving your home’s energy efficiency can prove to be an expensive and complex job. However, thanks to grants like ECO4 and the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS), these costs can be either partially or fully funded, making it a feasible option for many homeowners.