What is Underfloor Insulation?
Underfloor insulation is a cost effective, simple solution that allows you to keep your property warmer for less money. Additionally, it also help to reduce the carbon footprint of your home. With rising energy prices in 2022, homeowners are looking at numerous ways to cut their energy usage. Underfloor insulation is one of the simplest measures to look at.
Installed in as little as half a day, underfloor insulation works by insulating under your ground floor. Installers will do this by either removing the floorboards or going upwards through the cellar. In homes with rooms under the garage, this is particularly beneficial as a lot of heat can be lost here.
Underfloor insulation is particularly easy to install in older homes, which tend to have ‘suspended’ timber floors. By going under the floor it’s very simple to install and can have the greatest impact. As mentioned above, this is either done by removing the floorboards, or going upwards through a cellar.
How Much Can I Save?
Energy savings for underfloor insulation vary from property to property, but typically you will see reductions of up to £85 per year for a detached house, or £50 for a terrace/semi-detached. This saving is a result of reducing your carbon footprint by as much as 300kg for a detached house, or 175kg for a semi-detached/terrace.
It is worth noting that these figures are based on fuel prices from November 2021. As we have seen in early 2022, energy bills are rising rapidly with no indication of dropping in the near future. As such, these savings will continue to grow year on year, having a significant saving over the lifetime of the measure, which typically lasts approximately 20 years.
How Is It Installed?
Our team of expert installers look to install underfloor insulation in as little as one day. For properties with a cellar, we simply insulate the ceiling of the cellar, which can be done in a matter of hours.
For properties where a cellar is not accessible, certain floorboards are removed allowing room for the insulation to be fitted. These floorboards are always reattached exactly where they were, and you the look is identical to before the job began. Included with this blog are some photos showcasing the process of installing underfloor insulation beneath floorboards.
If you are interested in underfloor insulation, own your own home, and receive certain qualifying benefits, you may receive funding towards this alongside a brand new A-rated boiler.
Contact us to find out more and see if you qualify.