Information on Energy Efficiency measures available to you and your household

INSULATION:

The Calor FREE Project works in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council and North Lincolnshire Council on energy efficiency advice and we can assist residents of rural off-grid communities access discounted or free loft and cavity wall insulation depending on circumstances.

LOFT INSULATION:

    Please note that 25% of your heating is lost through the roof space where there is not

    sufficient insulation material.

    Where a home has a pitched roof, insulation should be laid between and over the

    ceiling joists in the loft space to a depth of at least 10” (250mm). 

    Once installed, air in the loft will be colder so tanks and pipes will also need lagging.

    The loft hatch should also be insulated.

On flat roofs insulation can be installed above or below the roof surface. If a flat felt roof covering has to be replaced, it is very cost effective to have it insulated at the same time by fixing slab insulation on the roof and then recovering with felt.

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CAVITY WALL INSULATION:

    Cavity wall insulation reduces heat loss through walls by up to 60%.

   It is a quick process taking only 3 to 4 hours to install.

   It is cheap to install and is achieved by injecting fibre, polystyrene bead,

   or foam into the cavity.

   This involves drilling small holes in the brickwork from the outside and injecting the insulation to fill

the cavity. An investigation will first be made to confirm the cavity is within certain tolerances to accept the insulation proposed.

Grants from utilities (CERT grants) for cavity wall insulation have reduced costs to around £200 to £350

for the majority of homes and in certain circumstances may be free.

DISCOUNTED OFFERS:

Both East Riding of Yorkshire Council and North Lincs. Council offer discounted scheme for the installation of loft and cavity wall insulation.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council offers both the above for £99 each. It may also be available free to those on specific benefits. Ring 0800 138 0079 for more information.

North Lincs. Council offers Cavity wall and loft insulation free to anyone over the age of 70 who lives in their own home where the current depth of insulation is 2.5 inches or less. Please contact North Lincolnshire Council on 01724 297587 and ask for a home improvement enquiry form to be sent out to you. Grant maximum limits apply.

North East Lincolnshire Council offer discounted Loft and Cavity Wall insulation. For further information please contact the home energy team on 01472 324782