How Cost-Effective is Cavity Wall Insulation?

Cavity wall insulation is one of the main and most cost-effective areas of insulation you can invest in for your home. Typically, up to 35% of heat loss occurs through your external walls, such as your cavity walls, this, therefore, presents this area as a key focus for insulation.

Financially speaking, energy bills are rising at record-breaking rates, making it harder and harder to live a comfortable life. Additionally, with the rise in carbon emissions, the UK is cracking down on solutions to solve both issues. Thus, by insulating your cavity walls, you can tackle both issues. You will reduce heat loss through your walls, meaning you reduce your energy consumption and save money on your bills. Also, by consuming less energy, you will also reduce your carbon emissions output, creating a more sustainable lifestyle.

What is Cavity Wall Insulation

Most homes built post-1920 have exterior walls with a cavity in the middle of them, this means that you essentially have two exterior walls, separated by a small gap in between them. This gap presents a golden opportunity for them to be insulated.

Typically, you can fill the gap with many different types of insulation, whether that’s fibreglass, spray foam or our recommended EPS beads. However, it is important to note that each insulation material used in the cavity gap will have a different installation method and varying results.

By using effective insulation materials in your cavity walls, you can begin to reduce your energy bills, proving this method to be highly cost-effective. The insulation layer in the gap greatly increases your home's thermal performance. You are essentially adding an extra layer of protection to your home that helps keep the heat in during winter and prevent the heat from getting in during summer.

Long-Term Cavity Wall Insulation Benefits

The most important aspect of this service is that, depending on the material you use, it can be a long-term investment that saves you month every month for years to come. Therefore, it is important that you invest in an insulation material that is long-lasting.

Save Money

As already discussed, yes, this extra layer of insulation will have an upfront cost for the service, however, it will save you money every month on your energy bills. Some forms of insulation such as spray foam last as long as the property life, giving you consistent savings on your bills. How does it do this? Well by reducing heat loss in your home, you will lean less on energy consumption and let your insulation do the work of keeping the warmth in.

Eco-Friendly

In addition to being highly cost-effective, you will also be reducing your carbon footprint. Heating and cooling properties can use a lot of energy and produce high carbon emissions output. Therefore, with effective cavity wall insulation, your carbon emissions output will also be cut, along with your energy bills.

Soundproofing

By installing insulation into your cavity walls, you are also adding an extra layer to fight against loud noises, anything from street noises to noisy neighbours, your insulation can help reduce this unwanted sound.

Ease of Installation

With newer forms of insulation, such as EPS beads or spray foam, you can have your walls insulated faster than ever. With a few simple non-invasive injections to your wall, professionals can spray in the insulation material, before then covering up the small insertion holes. This method is fast and effective, helping you get the insulation you need, quicker than ever.

About EPS Beads

EPS beads provide an effective insulation solution for cavity walls. They are easy to install, via the quick injection method, and provide great thermal benefits, helping you reduce your energy bills.

Additionally, EPS beading is more cost-effective than other forms of insulation such as spray foam. These beads will also last the lifespan of your property, making it an extremely cost-effective solution for your home.

Taking the Next Step

If you’re ready to take the next step, then you can contact our professionals directly who can provide a free consultation of your property and provide a solution for your cavity wall insulation. We would recommend cavity wall insulation to every homeowner if they were yet to be insulated, it is an amazing solution, highly cost-effective, improving energy efficiency and reducing heating costs every month. We also encourage you to seek professional advice before you take on any type of insulation work across your home, to make sure you have all the necessary information available.