With energy bills set to surge, many households will need to ration heat and examine their energy efficiency. This raises an important question: how can you make your home more energy-efficient to weather the impending energy crisis?
What Can You Do for a More Energy-Efficient Home?
An energy-efficient home lowers running costs, retains warmth, and stabilises bills amidst the rising cost of living. Additionally, it reduces your carbon footprint, benefiting the environment.
Loft Insulation
The UK’s Climate Change Committee has emphasised the need for better home insulation. Effective insulation is key to maintaining an energy-efficient home. When properly installed, it prevents heat loss through the loft, potentially saving over £500 annually on energy bills.
Various insulation materials are available, each differing in price and effectiveness. Heat naturally rises, and without loft insulation, around 25% of your home’s heat could be lost through the roof. Insulating your loft can significantly reduce this heat loss.
While loft insulation is a project many can tackle themselves, Key Loft Storage offers professional installation. We lay one layer of insulation between the joists and another across the joists to meet building regulations. This insulation lasts indefinitely, so there’s no need to replace it frequently. Our insulation uses ECOSE Technology, made from renewable organic materials, with a formaldehyde-free process and no added dyes. This technology provides up to 70% embodied energy, helping you save money while being environmentally conscious.
Loft Boarding
Improperly fitted loft boards can compress insulation, reducing your home’s energy efficiency by up to 50%. Squashed insulation not only makes your home colder but also drives up energy bills.
Key Loft Storage installs a raised loft boarding system, designed to sit above the insulation, allowing it to perform optimally. This system prevents heat loss, keeping your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer, resulting in energy bill reductions.
Loft Lining and Trim
To further enhance your home’s energy efficiency, consider adding loft lining and trim. Loft lining seals any cracks where heat could escape or moisture could enter, protecting your loft and reducing heating costs.
Breathable membranes, which eliminate the need for extra ventilation, or thermal foil lining can be fitted to improve energy efficiency. Thermal foil also reflects heat, keeping your home warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
Loft trim can be used to line the hatch entrance, adding an extra layer of protection for your insulation and improving its efficiency.
Transform Your Loft, Transform Your Home
At Key Loft Storage, we offer a complete loft solution to enhance your home’s energy efficiency. Contact us today to start your loft transformation journey and take control of your energy bills!