Think insulation
Ensuring your property has the best insulation possible can be the most cost effective energy improvement. Self-builders can benefit from choosing materials such as Warmcel, a recycled sustainable insulation with a high thermal mass and 30% improved air tightness. ‘Annual energy cost for a house built to current building regulation insulation levels is likely to cost around £900,’ said Gareth Major, Design & Marketing at PYC Group. ‘If the levels of insulation are increased to a higher level, the annual energy costs would be less than £100. Over the lifetime of a building, at today’s fuel prices, cost savings are likely to exceed £50,000. An initial investment of improving the building fabric by increasing the insulation thickness will not only save the occupant money but enhance their overall quality of life by giving them a warmer, more comfortable environment to live in.’