Lets Be Better, Lets Be Energy Efficient 

Now more than ever is the time to become more energy efficient. Between climate change pressures and a shift in social behaviours, homeowners are becoming more consciously aware of the benefits of energy-efficient homes. Going green has all kinds of benefits. But undoubtedly the biggest incentive above them all is the guarantee you’ll be saving money by doing it.

How Can I Make My Home More Energy Efficient?

Fundamentally, there are three effective ways of making your home more energy-efficient. They are; installing energy-efficient windows, upgrading your wall/roof insulation and buying solar panels for the exterior of your home.

I Bet You’re Wondering How Will Each Of Them Help?

How You Will Benefit From Having Energy Efficient Windows

Ensuring a window is airtight is one of the biggest factors that differentiate a standard window from an energy-efficient one. In other words, an energy-efficient window works towards retaining as much heat as possible. Other advantages of having energy-efficient windows include:

-Your home will feel warmer

-Rooms prone to draughts will lessen

-It’s ultimately cheaper to run

-Airtight windows will block out noise meaning its quieter

-It will reduce condensation

If you are looking to change your windows you should bear in mind that there are lots of variations to choose from. Variations from its frame material to style. Therefore choosing the right window for your home is important as choosing the wrong type can cost you more money long-term!. Windows, if chosen poorly, can lead to problems such as; heat loss causing unnecessary expenses, draught, water damage and discolouration. The two most popular energy-efficient windows are double/triple glazed. The differences between a double glazed window and a triple glazed window are;

Double Glazed Windows: formed from 2 sheets of glass with a gap of 16mm roughly in the middle.

Triple Glazed Windows: formed of 3 sheets of glass therefore with 2 gaps. (The gaps in the window are either airtight or filled with gass and completely sealed)

How You Will Benefit From Upgrading Your Wall and Roof Insulation

Another means of making your home more energy efficient is to upgrade the amount of insulation in your walls and roof. In order to pass building regulations requirements your home would have to meet the minimum required U value. (Which can be found in the approved document L1B) However, should you want to, you can choose to upgrade the insulation in your walls for improved efficiency. By increasing your insulation values to its full coverage, you can expect a yearly save in your energy bills.

How You Will Benefit From Getting Solar Panels

Solar Panels

Solar panels are a popular way of increasing your homes energy efficiency. This is because they use natural energy sourced from the sun and convert it into reusable energy. This energy can then be used for your homes heating, lighting and electrical outputs. Which in turn saves you money on your electric bills.