Is solid wall insulation worth it? With ever-higher expenses and the rising cost of living in the UK, that’s a question we hear frequently at Danford, Brewer & Ives. People are rightly worried about spending more money on things they are unsure of, particularly if there’s a large upfront cost involved.
But installing solid wall insulation is an excellent way for you to save money in the long run. Without adequate insulation, it’s estimated that houses can lose up to 50 per cent of their heat through the walls – and that translates into a lot of wasted money spent on unnecessarily high electric or gas bills.
Solid wall insulation can help to keep your house toasty and warm in winter, you’ll save energy, save money and help the environment. If you’re interested in having solid wall insulation installed, here’s our guide to why it’s worth it.
What Is Solid Wall Insulation?
Modern homes are routinely built with cavity walls, a simple system that allows a building to be thoroughly insulated. A cavity space between the inner and outer wall is filled with insulating material such as foam, and this traps warm air inside the home rather than allowing it to escape.
However, older homes dating back to the 1920s or earlier were constructed without cavity walls. Instead, they were built with what’s called a solid wall. These solid brick or stone walls are incredibly poor insulators, and they result in unnecessarily large quantities of energy being lost, especially in winter. This in turn results in the homeowner paying unnecessarily high energy bills to keep their home heated.
There is a solution, however. Installing solid wall insulation allows a homeowner to create a cavity space that can be filled with insulation. It’s most commonly installed inside the home, where a second layer of wall can be added to the existing solid wall, before being filled in with foam or other effective insulating materials.
What Are the Benefits of Solid Wall Insulation?
Upfront costs and disruption to your home can be off-putting for property owners, but in the long run, we firmly believe that solid wall insulation is incredibly beneficial.
Let’s take a look at the benefits of installing solid wall insulation:
- Keep your home warm: solid wall insulation helps you to keep your home warm in winter, as heat energy is kept inside rather than being lost through the walls.
- Save energy: keeping heat inside ensures you save energy, as your thermostat can be kept constant without expending further energy.
- Save money: saving energy results in direct savings on your energy bill, helping you to save money over time. With ever-higher energy prices, this is more important than ever.
- Help the environment: with dwindling resources, saving energy allows us to create a more sustainable planet for future generations.
How Much Does Solid Wall Insulation Cost?
Homeowners shouldn’t be deterred by the cost of installing solid wall insulation. Prices vary from one home to the next, but the most cost-effective and least disruptive option is to have internal wall insulation added to a property.
You should always contact a professional for a full survey and accurate quote, but you can expect prices to vary depending on the following:
- The size of the area that needs to be insulated
- The amount of work needed to insulate the area
- The materials used
- Extra work that also needs carrying out (such as rewiring or redecorating)
Costs can range from a few hundred pounds for a small section of wall to be insulated, up to a few thousand for an entire home to be fitted with internal wall insulation. Despite these upfront costs, you will save money on your energy bills, allowing you to recoup the expenditure and eventually save money.
Contact Danford, Brewer & Ives to Find Out More About Solid Wall Insulation
So is solid wall insulation worth it? Here at Danford, Brewer & Ives, we say yes. Solid wall insulation can save you money in the long run on your energy bills while helping to keep your home warmer than ever before in winter. Don’t forget, too, that installing solid wall insulation in your property helps you to play your part for the environment.
For more information and advice on solid wall insulation, please contact our friendly team on 01765 804050 or fill in our online contact form. Our experienced specialists will be on hand, ready to offer expert advice tailored to your needs or to arrange a thorough survey of your home.