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  • Insulation grants are still not being taken

    We’ve already seen some of the coldest temperatures to hit the UK in the last 30 years, but despite these icy conditions many people are still missing out on ensuring their home is as warm as possible.

    According to recent estimates, as many as 2 million homes could qualify for help towards cavity wall or loft insulation in the form of free government insulation grants, but have yet to come forward to claim this help.

    Home owner, tenants and landlords can all benefit from insulation grants, and it is not dependant on whether you receive benefi…

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  • A guide to cavity wall insulation

    What is cavity wall insulation?

    More heat is lost through your walls than any other part of your home. Cavity wall insulation helps to instantly reduce heat loss by 40% by plugging the gap between the two layers of brick that make up your outer wall. By filling this gap with insulation, it makes it difficult for heat to pass from the inside of your house, to the outside world.

    The actual insulation material used can vary, but is typically made up of pockets of air, which prevents convection from occurring and greatly reduces any heat loss

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