Insulation in Britain
Why we lag behind and why you can rectify it for life
As the article below highlights, insulation in the U.K. is lagging behind, an issue which has gone on for a long, long time. In Germany and Scandinavia they have prioritised heat and energy saving for an inordinate amount of time. We have now had a series of events with the Pandemic and the War in Ukraine which have sky rocketed heating bills for everyone.
Since the late 1940s we have used fibreglass and mineral wool in our lofts, walls and cellars to insulate. This is very outdated, dirty and inefficient. Not only does it deteriorate, it moves around and in most cases is poorly fitted. This way of insulating is archaic and inefficient. In the US and Canada where there is extreme temperatures, they have far more effective ways of saving heat and keeping it out.
Not only is it a permanent solution but it’s one that gives you peace of mind and in most cases, a manufacturers warranty.
For a long time we have insulated the floor of our lofts, this has created a Cold Roof situation. The problems with that is that it causes damp and condensation when heat and cold clash on your slates and tiles. This in time can cause damage to your timbers, and will definitely cause freezing of pipes and tanks. All new builds are insulated under the roof not on the floor of the loft meaning that the heat is circulating around the whole house, but doesn’t escape with open cell thermal insulation.
Open cell thermal insulation is airtight BUT it's also breathable, so when your home establishes a level of warmth your comfortable with, the thermostat comes down and according to the independent Energy Consulting Group, saves up to 45% on your heating bills. Low density open cell thermal insulation is a fantastic solution to your heat loss. It can be used in your loft, retrospectively in your walls and underfloor / cellar areas.
Anywhere in the U.K. we can offer you an honest assessment and more importantly a commission/salesman free price that will beat any genuine quote.
There is no need anymore to put up with old fashioned, sub standard and inefficient insulation. In todays environment and the fact that there are far fewer energy suppliers available, domestic bills will only continue on an upward spiral. Not only is low density open cell thermal insulation high performance, it is durable and never needs to be topped up. Also, you are reducing your carbon footprint and tonnage, making yourself more Eco friendly and saving money at the same time - which makes perfect sense.
Sprayfoam Contractor offer you professional, unbiased and best advice on product, installation and suitability. No frills, no fuss and no exorbitant commissions - so if your in John O Groats or Lands End we can assist you and your home.
