Types of insulation

Save money and keep your home warm

Installing insulation is hugely important for several reasons. If your home is poorly insulated, it will retain less heat and as a result your radiators will need to work harder to warm your home. This means you’ll be using more energy to achieve the same levels of warmth, which in turn means your bills will be higher than they need to be.

Insulation should be seen as a long term investment. Even though it might feel costly in the short term, you’ll be able to see the benefits in lower energy bills and comfort for years to come.

Insulation rolls

Your roof is one of the largest areas in your home where heat will escape. However, it will also usually be easily accessible through your loft so it’s a good place to start when you're looking to insulate your home.

Insulation rolls, as the name suggests, are sold in rolls which can then be rolled out across the floor of your loft. The rolls are available in various thicknesses and material types to suit your needs. For more detailed information, take a look at our loft insulation guide.

Insulation rolls can be irritable to the skin, so it’s important to wear the right protective clothing when installing them. 

Insulation boards

Insulation boards can be used on floors, walls, ceilings and inside a wall cavity. 

Insulation boards are ideal for insulating stud walls as they can be cut down to fit in the gap between wood studs. Insulation boards can also be used to insulate flat and pitched roofs, simply cut them down to size and slot them between the rafters. Similarly for floors, the boards can be cut to size and slotted between floor joists.

Insulation boards are easy to cut down, so you can fit them into even the most awkward of spaces. They also provide high levels of insulation relative to their size and aren’t too heavy to carry.

Reflective insulation rolls

Reflective insulation rolls are designed to reflect heat back into a room to help it stay warmer. They can also help keep your home cooler in the summer by reflecting heat away. Reflective insulation rolls are an ideal addition to your loft once you’ve installed traditional loft insulation rolls.

Reflective insulation rolls are lightweight, making them easy to carry and easy to install, something you’ll appreciate if you’re adding them to your loft! They can also be cut to size using only basic tools.

Pipe insulation

Pipe insulation, sometimes known as lagging, offers a range of benefits that make it a valuable addition to any plumbing system. Firstly, pipe insulation helps to prevent heat loss, so the water in your pipes will stay warmer as it moves around your home. This not only increases the efficiency of the system but also helps to reduce energy consumption and lower bills.

Pipe insulation also helps prevent pipes freezing in the winter. The costs of dealing with burst pipes can be huge, without even thinking about the discomfort of losing your hot water supply. That’s why a small investment in pipe insulation can be so valuable in the long run.

Window insulation kits

Windows can be one of the biggest causes of heat loss in our homes. However, replacing windows can be expensive and if you live in a rented property, this isn’t an option. That’s where window insulation kits come in.

These kits come in the form of a film which is installed over the top of your existing windows. This creates an extra insulation barrier that will reduce the amount of  drafts and heat loss from windows.

These kits are easy to install and can be cut down to fit the size of your window.

Draught excluders

Draught excluders provide a cost-effective solution for reducing drafts and energy wastage in homes. 

By sealing off gaps that allow cold air to enter a room, draft excluders can help you keep your home at a comfortable temperature. This will also help reduce energy consumption and lower heating costs.

As they can often be installed without needing to make any modifications to doors or windows, draught excluders are an easy way for renters, who aren’t always able to make huge changes to the fixtures in their home, to improve the warmth and comfort of their living space.

In conclusion, insulation plays an important role in regulating the temperature of your home and reducing energy bills. Ultimately, the best insulation for your home will depend on a variety of factors including the construction of your home and your budget. If you want to learn more about loft insulation, take a look at our guide.