When you’re renovating your home, it’s a great chance to make it more energy-efficient. As energy bills stay high and people look for ways to cut costs, adding energy-saving features during a renovation makes a lot of sense. It can help keep your home warmer, reduce your energy use, and save you money.
At Cavitech, we help homeowners across the UK improve their homes. One of the best ways to make your home more energy-efficient is by adding cavity wall insulation. It’s a simple upgrade that can make a big difference.
Why Think About Energy Efficiency When Renovating
Many people focus on making their homes look better when renovating, but it’s also the perfect time to think about how to keep heat in and reduce bills. A well-insulated home stays warmer in winter, cooler in summer, and is more comfortable to live in. It also costs less to run and can be worth more if you decide to sell.
What is Cavity Wall Insulation
If your home was built after the 1920s, it probably has cavity walls. These are walls made of two layers of brick with a gap between them. If this gap is not filled with insulation, heat can easily escape through your walls.
Cavity wall insulation fills this space with a special material that helps trap heat inside. The work is quick and usually takes just a few hours. There’s little mess, and once it’s done, your home will feel warmer.
How Cavity Wall Insulation Helps
By insulating your cavity walls, you could stop up to a third of your home’s heat from escaping. That means you can turn the heating down and still feel comfortable. Most people save between £200 and £400 a year on their energy bills. Over time, the savings cover the cost of the work, often within five years.
Your home may also get a better Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating, which is helpful if you ever want to sell or rent it.
Other Ways to Save Energy When Renovating
If you want to go further, there are a few other energy-saving improvements to think about:
- Adding loft insulation helps stop heat from rising out of your home. It’s one of the most effective ways to save energy.
- Replacing old windows with double or triple glazing keeps warmth in and cold out, while also reducing noise.
- Sealing gaps around windows, doors, and floors stops cold draughts and helps your heating work better.
- Upgrading to a modern boiler or installing a heat pump can also make your home more efficient.
- Using smart heating controls lets you manage your heating better and avoid wasting energy.
We Can Help
If you are renovating your home and want to save energy, start with cavity wall insulation. At Cavitech, we carry out expert installations across the UK. We take care to do the job properly with as little disruption as possible.
Get in touch with Cavitech today to find out more about how we can help make your home warmer and cheaper to run.