Your average household in Ireland uses 25,000 kWh of fuel and electricity each year, costing in the region of €1,800 per annum. As the cost of energy goes up so will the running costs of each home.
Insulation is the most effective way to improve the energy efficiency of a home. Insulation of the building envelope helps keep heat in during the winter, but lets heat out during summer to improve comfort and save energy.
Insulating a home can save 45–55% of heating and cooling energy. The insulation present in a filled cavity reduces this heat loss, making the house warmer or reducing the amount of fuel required to maintain a comfortable temperature.
There are also cost saving sin the area of maintenance, as a properly insulated home virtually eliminates condensation on walls and ceilings. This makes the surface coatings inside your home free of mildew and damp marks, reducing the need to repaint etc.
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