How insulation keeps your home warm.

• Your heating system warms the air and surfaces inside your home.
• Insulation slows heat trying to escape through walls, lofts, and floors.
• The house stays warm for longer, even when the heating is off.
• Your heating system doesn’t have to work as hard to maintain comfort.

Insulation slows heat transfer by trapping air in materials, reducing conduction, convection, and radiation, keeping heat inside in winter and outside in summer, improving energy efficiency and comfort.

How to “run” insulation (yes, there is a right way)

Insulation works best when it’s:

• Matched to the building (solid walls ≠ cavity walls)
• Continuous (no gaps or missing sections)
• Correctly installed (compressed insulation doesn’t work properly as we are squeezing the trapped air that is needed.)
• Paired with ventilation to manage moisture

What makes insulation different from heating.

Think of an Insulation as a heat retainer, not a heat maker.Without insulation, heat leaks out through walls, roofs, and floors. Insulation acts like a warm coat around your house, keeping the heat you’ve paid for inside for longer.

Unlike heating systems, insulation is always working 24/7, silently, with zero energy use.

Why insulation changes how homes feel.

A well-insulated home:

• Feels comfortable at lower thermostat settings.
• Warms up faster.
• Cools down slower.
• Has fewer cold spots and draughts.

Remember! Energy Upgrades and Ventilation Must Work Together

Before insulation or airtightness upgrades:

• Check extractor fans are working correctly and achieving suitable extraction rates
• Ensure vents and air bricks are not blocked
• Confirm adequate airflow exists in loft spaces
• Address any existing damp or mould problems
• Ensure air can move properly around the property

It’s the difference between heating the air and heating the space.