Insulating your home can save you hundreds of dollars in energy bills, as well as helping to reduce your property’s carbon footprint. It’s really important to insulate your home correctly to ensure that the money that you spend and the materials you use are providing maximum efficiency. The hot spots When it comes to insulating your home for maximum efficiency, you need to consider where the hot spots are that heat can be lost from. To make a home energy efficient all year round, here are our top 3 places to focus on: The roof: Did you know that around 25% of a home’s heat can be lost through an uninsulated roof? Badly insulated roofs also lead to excess heat in the summer months as cool air is lost and the loft or attic becomes extremely hot. When it comes to insulating a roof, you need to make sure that you use high quality materials. There are several options for loft insulation including: Batt or blanket insulation Loose fill ceiling insulation Sheet ceiling insulation Blown fibre ceiling insulation Avoid any materials that absorb moisture. This can lead to further problems such as damp and mould which will create issues for … Continue reading Where Should I Insulate my Home for Maximum Efficiency?