George Clarke explains how to keep a lid on heat loss.<br />More information available @ http://www.diy.com/eco<br /><br />The loft is an area of the house we rarely think about, but if left<br />uninsulated, can be a make a massive contribution to your energy<br />bills. A poorly insulated house loses about a 1/3 of its heat through<br />the room. (Source: EST - correct as of Feb 2012)<br /><br />The average UK home could save around £280 every year by being more<br />energy efficient (Source: EST - correct as of Feb 2012). Many people<br />don't insulate their lofts because they believe it is difficult and<br />expensive, but nothing could be further from the truth. Insulate your<br />loft is the most cost-effect energy saving task you could do in the<br />home. Not only will you be saving lots of money, but you will be<br />helping create a warm comfortable home for the winter months.<br /><br />There are many materials you can use to insulate your loft. There is<br />glass fibre, which is made from recycled glass bottles all the way<br />through to all-natural sheep's wool. You can also buy insulation<br />boards, which will still give you the ability to store items in the<br />attic.<br /><br />It is important to ensure any loft hatch or door is well insulated and<br />draft-proof, to prevent any heat within the house, escaping to the<br />roof space.<br /><br />Another area of the house worth considering in regards to potential<br />heat loss, is the hot water tank which needs to be insulated properly.<br />This can be accomplished with a hot water cylinder jacket, which can<br />cost under £6. A cylinder jacket can cut heat-loss by up to 75%, and<br />save you around £35 a year. (Source: EST - correct as of Feb 2012)<br /><br />Thing smart. Think warm. Save Energy. Save Money.
