How To Make Your Home Energy Efficient
We’re all starting to think about making
our homes more energy efficient. It’s
better for the environment and better for your finances. But which jobs should we do first, to make
savings straight away?
Grab a pen and add these home improvements
to your list.
Stop The Heat Loss
Most of the heat escapes from your home
through the roof and windows. So, the
first thing to improve in terms of energy efficiency are these two main areas.
Insulating
your home properly is really important. Take a look in
your loft or attic space and see whether you already have any insulation. The price of loft
insulation will depend on whether you are installing it from scratch or
topping up what’s already there.
Windows are the next part of your home to look
at. Single glazing or poorly fitting
frames will allow heat to escape. Think
about installing double glazing or sealing up gaps where draughts are getting through.
Fixing these two big issues will lower your
energy use.
Keeping The House Cool
On the flipside of this, if you’re living
in warmer climes or find you’re needing to use air conditioning more than you’d
like, there are more window improvements to consider.
Modern glazing can now efficiently reflect
heat back away from the home thanks to special coatings. It is also worth considering installing window
shades made from a cell or honeycomb structure as these will also help stop the
sun from overheating your home.
These two tips should help you control the
temperature of your home more efficiently.
Use The Sun
It’s not all about keeping the sun away
from your home though. Installing solar
panels are growing in popularity as people begin to see the effects of climate
change on our planet. The cost can be a
concern but they do save you money on your utility bills and do add value to
your home at the same time.
A Lightbulb Moment
The final improvement on this list will
also save you money on your bills and make your home more environmentally
friendly. And it doesn’t need any expert
help.
