This is Leicestershire --If you're planning on home improvements this spring the way forward is to ensure that all you do is energy efficient.
You'll ultimately save money and reduce your carbon footprint too.
Loft insulation is one of the most efficient ways to keep heat from escaping in a home. Thickness is vital, with 270mm the recommended depth, but it's easy to top up if there's not enough. Topping up from 100mm to 270mm can save around £25 a year on heating bills.
A third of the heat in an un-insulated home is lost through the walls, whether they are solid or cavity walls. Both can be insulated to improve energy efficiency. If your home was built from 1920 onwards there is a good chance it has cavity walls. A home with cavity walls that are not insulated could cost up to £140 more to run each year than one with insulated cavities, so it's worth finding out the state of play.
Double-glazed windows can save up to £165 on heating bills compared to a single-glazed property. Energy-efficient glazing keeps your home warmer and quieter, as well as cutting heating costs. That might mean double or triple glazing, secondary glazing, or if the cost is prohibitive, just heavier curtains.
Latest boilers are a lot more energy efficient than older models. Check the age of your boiler and if it is Energy Saving Trust recommended. You can find out the energy efficiency of different boilers at the Boilers.org.uk website. Boilers have energy ratings, much in the same way as homes, with A the most energy efficient and G the lowest. Replacing a G rated boiler could save around £310 a year on running costs. Reported by This is 21 hours ago.