With the cost of heating your home having risen lately, it’s more important than ever to ensure you’re finding ways to reduce the heat loss from your home. To help you find methods to help cut down energy bills, we’ve come up with the following tips and recommendations. Take a look below to find out more.
New Internal Doors
New internal doors reduce heat loss by acting as barriers between rooms. Insulated doors with solid cores or materials like wood or composite minimise conductive heat transfer. By closing doors between heated and unheated areas, convective heat loss is controlled. Additionally, doors limit radiative heat transfer between rooms. They contribute to energy efficiency, maintain comfort, and optimise heating/cooling systems. Overall, new internal doors play a vital role in reducing heat loss, saving energy, and lowering utility costs. Browse the complete range of LPD doors to find the range design for your home, and start reducing the heat lost from your rooms.
Carpets And Rugs
Carpets and rugs reduce heat loss by providing insulation. They create a thermal barrier, preventing heat from escaping through the floor. Additionally, their fibres trap air pockets, further enhancing insulation. By blocking drafts and airflow, they minimise cold air seepage. These properties contribute to energy efficiency, maintaining consistent temperatures, and creating a cosy environment.
Draft Excluders
Adding draft excluders to your home is an effective and affordable way to help reduce heat loss from rooms. Some examples of the best draft excluders to have around your home include features such as:
- door sweeps
- caulking and sealing
- window insulation film
- insulated curtains and blinds
Have a look around your home and assess the current state of any draft exclusion measures and whether they could require improvement.
New Insulation
Insulating wall cavities is a highly effective method for improving the insulation of existing walls. By filling the empty spaces within the walls with insulation material such as blown-in cellulose, fiberglass, or foam insulation, thermal resistance is significantly increased. This helps to prevent heat transfer, reduce energy consumption, and enhance overall comfort within the home. It is important to assess the condition of the wall cavities beforehand and address any structural or moisture issues. Seeking professional assistance for insulation installation ensures proper technique and adherence to safety guidelines. Insulating wall cavities can greatly contribute to creating a more energy-efficient and comfortable living environment.
New Doors And Windows
New doors and windows have a significant impact on reducing heat loss and enhancing energy efficiency in a building. With advanced insulation features like double or triple glazing, low-emissivity coatings, and insulated frames, they effectively minimise heat transfer through conduction. Tighter seals and improved weatherstripping prevent drafts and air leakage, reducing convective heat loss. By minimising thermal bridging and incorporating energy-efficient glass, new doors and windows help maintain consistent indoor temperatures while maximising natural light and passive solar heat gain. The installation of these energy-efficient components results in lower energy consumption, reduced heating costs, and a more comfortable and sustainable living space.
This is a great post outlining a variety of ways to make a home more energy-efficient! I particularly liked the point about strategically planting trees for shade. It’s a simple yet effective solution that can significantly reduce cooling costs in the summer. Upgrading appliances to energy-efficient models is another smart suggestion.
Speaking of appliances, did you consider smart home technology in your efforts to improve efficiency? There are smart thermostats and even smart plugs that can help regulate energy use. I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on their effectiveness.