Whether you have a new home or an existing home there are other things you can do to improve the insulation in your home. Here are a few examples of how to reduce air draughts and energy loss through unexpected places in your home:
1. Make your home airtight
Ensure your home is draught-free and that you are not losing energy through cracks around doors, windows or through the floor. Sealant strips can be used around door frames. For gaps in windows and flooring, patch it up with putty or sealer.
2. Insulate around plumbing pipes
Insulating hot water pipes can save you money on energy costs by preventing heat loss to the surrounding air. The most common materials used are flexible foam, and foam-foil pipe insulation. Another benefit to insulating plumbing pipes is that it can dampen noises such as the sound of trickling and clunking in your pipes.
3. Consider double glazed windows
Installing double glazed windows is a great investment! It can save you energy and reduce noise transfer from outside to inside your home. The sealed air gap between the two glass panes acts as an extra layer of insulation and reduces heat loss in winter and heat gains in summer.
4. Use window coverings such as curtains
Keeping curtains or shutters closed in winter can prevent heat from escaping and prevent air draughts. Installing shutters can be beneficial to keep the warmth out during summer and the warmth in during winter.
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