Cavity Wall Extraction

Should you remove your cavity wall insulation?

Insulating your loft is the most cost-effective way to reduce heat loss within your home, because heat rises, as much as 25% of the heat within your property is lost through your roof. Insulating these areas helps to reduce your energy consumption and reduce your fuel bills.

Your property may already have some insulation within your loft. We will check the condition and thickness, ascertaining the effectiveness of the current insulation and advise if either more is required or whether it needs to be re-laid in line with building regulation standards.

Installing Cavity Wall Insulation is the equivalent of wrapping your home in a thermal blanket, keeping your heat inside your home, and not allowing it to escape through your walls.

Incorrectly installed insulation, where the density is poor causing insulation to slump within the cavity creating voids and potential issues.

However, these effects can be negated and even become a detriment to the property and the resident. This could be down to:

• The property wasn’t suitable for cavity wall insulation.
• Cavity too narrow, rubble within the cavity or the property construction does not allow installation under BBA guidelines.
• Certain properties, especially located in coastal regions are not suitable for every type of insulation due to high exposure or wind driven rain. It is important that the correct insulant is used within your cavity to mitigate the risks associated with its locality.

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