Cavity Wall insuation??

von

Hi, I want to have cavity wall and possibly loft insulation installed but my OH says it isn't worth it. By that he means the house won't be any warmer hence the gas bills will still be the same. I need help to convince him that it would be beneficial. Has anyone had cavity wall/loft insulation intstalled within the last couple of years? If so, have they noticed that their house is warmer and has it reduced the bills? Also, how did they find a reputable installer?

trader_girl

we live in 1950s semi quite large. When we bought it there was no loft insulation at all. we were frozen. I applied for a grant and got cavity wall and loft insulation done within the same month. 5 years later our windows are always open and when the central heating is on it is never on higher than level 3 it goes up to 8 it relly does what it says on the box!!!!

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Avoriaz

If you have cavity walls with no insulation and an uninsulated loft, then you are wasting maybe 30% or 40% of your heat.

It is one of the most sensible and cost effective things you can do to your home.

Check with your local council. You might be eligible for grants.

Even if you pay the full costs yourself, you will probably recover this within a few years, especially as energy costs are soaring.

Waste no time and get it done before the autumn.

Show your OH this thread.

fluffymuffy

And your house stays cooler in summer too.

Errata

I've had both done in two houses - definitely worth it.

tanith

We had ours done through the local council , paid half price around £150 for the walls... its defo been worth it the house has really warmed up and the bills have come down a little... never thought about it keeping cooler in the Summer before but now you come to mention it...:T GET IT DONE....

MrSmartprice

von wrote: »

Hi, I want to have cavity wall and possibly loft insulation installed but my OH says it isn't worth it. By that he means the house won't be any warmer hence the gas bills will still be the same. I need help to convince him that it would be beneficial. Has anyone had cavity wall/loft insulation intstalled within the last couple of years? If so, have they noticed that their house is warmer and has it reduced the bills? Also, how did they find a reputable installer?

Duh! Does he have loft insulation material in his brain cavity?:rotfl:

It's a no-brainer! That's why there are government grants for it. It will mean a warmer house and lower heating bills. When it snows, look at the house roofs. Some have snow on, some don't. Those that do have loft insulation. Those that don't are paying for heat to melt snow!:o

aimee21j

We had our cold 1930's house done a few years ago.It has made the world of difference and find that the heating can be lowered by a few degrees. I think it cost about £125 for a 3 bed semi. HTH.

pipkin71

We had our cavity walls done last year, and it definitely made a difference. Have a look at the possibility of getting a grant to have it done, as I know it can be expensive.

Pipkin xxxx

ormus

we had it done about 2 yrs ago. with extra loft insulation and a new combi boiler.
(plus 2 new windows).
gas bill came down by 30%.