Victorian housing 'may need insulation the most'
22 January 2010
Britain's Victorian housing stock may be the most in need
of
insulation, new figures
suggest.
Research conducted by the Energy Saving Trust found that typical
heating bills for Victorian properties can be hundreds of pounds
higher than for more modern homes that are properly
insulated.
Installing suitable insulation for the older homes may, therefore,
help such property owners keep tighter control of their heating
bills.
Another effect of the poorer insulation in these older properties
relates to their carbon footprint. Such a home could emit around
five tonnes of carbon dioxide over the course of a year, while a
better-insulated new-build may emit around 3.4 tonnes in the same
time.
Homeowners may also be able to immediately feel the benefit of
installing insulation, helping them to keep warmer during the
colder months of the year.
While
cavity
wall insulation is not accessible to such homeowners, solid
wall insulation is available to help reduce the chill inside the
home.
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