Problems And Solutions Of Wall Insulation Westchester County New York

By William Barnes


We probably all agree that saving energy is something we all should do. We've also been told that cavity wall insulation is one of the best energy saving improvements that we can undertake. However, homeowners are sometimes concerned as to whether or not to get the cavity Wall insulation Westchester County New York.

Cavity wall insulation (CWI) is the only energy efficiency improvement that the householder cannot see once it has been done. So you're completely in the hands of the company that is carrying out the work for you. There are some things you should know so you are confident that CWI will be suitable for your home.

Home lining can also sometimes create ventilation problems. Installing the protection cuts down the natural flow of air in the house. Greater care should be taken while choosing right lining for your house. Ensure to obtain a warranty for the service.

Your attic is a big source of heat loss from home and is one of the easiest places to get in to. Just insulate it properly and you can save a lot of energy. Lots of heat loses through the spaces around windows and doors. So these parts should be insulated properly.

The majority of properties built after 1930 are suitable, but you must have a survey done to check it for suitability. Make sure that your survey provides you with all the following information. The property must be of standard construction with the two walls built of one of these 3 types; Brick and brick, Brick and block and lastly, Block and block (these houses usually have a rendered finish).

External protection is done by fixing protection layers to the barriers with mechanical fixings and adhesive and covering them up with render or cladding. Similar to internal insulation there will still be necessary to remove some other parts such as pipes, fittings or extending window sills or roof overhang. Before insulating externally, any problems with rising or penetrating damp must be fixed first.

Before insulating, the cavity must be clean. A boroscope inspection of the cavity will provide this information. In addition, there must be no building defects that may affect the effectiveness of the installation. There must be no evidence of rising damp or penetrating damp. Black mould on walls is often mistaken for penetration damp. This problem is caused by moisture landing on cold partitions and CWI may help to alleviate this. Your survey should identify what type of damp you have.

There are no access issues that will prevent the property from being properly insulated. If the survey confirms that the property is suitable then you can safely proceed with having the work done. All the work will be covered by a 25 year CIGA guarantee. CIGA (Cavity Wall Insulation Grants Agency) is the independent agency that supports the guarantees. With government grants available for CWI, there are surveying agencies that can provide free surveys and independently recommend the best system and company to undertake the work for you.




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