Home Insulation Information
The wall, floor and roof or attic insulation fitted to your home is one of the most important factors in the calculation of your Building Energy Rating (BER) label.
The diagram below shows how heat is lost from your home. The areas of heat loss from your home where insulation plays a factor such as the walls, roof and floors account for 60-70% of the heat lost. The purpose of insulation is to slow down the loss of this heat as much as possible.
- Insulation - Upgrade Existing Home
- Insulation - New Homes
- SEI Insulation Guide
- Find an Insulation Supplier
The good news for existing homeowners is that upgrading the insulation levels in your home is one of the easier and most straightforward ways to improve your BER label and reduce your energy usage. Financially it makes excellent sense as the costs to upgrade your insulation are a small fraction of the savings that you will experience in your heating bills over the life of the property. Even if you do not intend to occupy the property yourself the improved Building Energy Rating (BER) label and reduced running costs will make it more attractive to buyers and tenants.
If you are constructing a new home our advice is that you don’t try and cut costs or corners in relation to insulation. Getting it right at this point when the building is going up will give you many years of comfort and cost savings. If you have constraints with your budget try and save the money on decorative features rather than insulation. The latest building regulations call for high levels of insulation so as long as the products are fitted with a high standard of workmanship your home will be very cosy. Explore the 
possibilities and costs with your builder or insulation contractor to exceed these building standards so that your home will achieve a higher Building Energy Rating (BER) label than the standard and be more efficient to run.
It is important that insulation is fitted correctly to achieve maximum performance. There are specialist insulation fitters in your area who can offer advice and pricing on upgrading your home. Some jobs such as roof insulation can be completed as a DIY exercise however it is advised that you wear protective clothing and take care while working in the confined spaces of an attic.
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