Insulate your home and save money: a guide to thermal insulation

What exactly is insulation and does it really help to save money? Let's take a look at exactly how insulation works and why it is so important!

Types of Insulation

There are many types of insulation available, including fibreglass, cellulose, foam board, spray foam and more. Each type of insulation has its own properties that make it more suitable for certain applications.

Fibreglass is the most common type of insulation and can be used in walls, floors, ceilings and attics. Cellulose is made from recycled paper products and provides excellent sound insulation. Foam board works well in tight spaces such as around windows or in doorways. While spray foam is great for hard-to-reach areas such as corners or pipes.

Benefits of insulating your home

Insulating your home can have many benefits beyond saving money on your bills. Some of them are:

• It can help reduce noise pollution.
• It helps to maintain a comfortable temperature all year round, as it acts as a barrier to external temperatures.
• Proper insulation can help prevent moisture build-up, which in turn prevents the growth of mould and mildew inside your home.
• Last but not least, insulating well can increase the value of the property, as potential buyers will be attracted to an energy efficient home that can save them money in the long run.

And you will say: Very good, very good... but... and how much can you save me? Thermal insulation saves up to 50% of the energy used for heating or air conditioning - almost nothing!

How to insulate your home properly

It's time to roll up our sleeves and start moving, but how? When it comes to insulating your home, there are a few key points to keep in mind:

First of all, make sure you measure the area carefully before buying any material so that you have the right size pieces. Cast the first stone at anyone who hasn't messed up with metres and centimetres...

Next step: Read the instructions carefully before installing any material, as incorrect installation could lead to serious problems in the future, such as mould growth or even fire hazards if done incorrectly with spray foam insulation (seriously, it's flammable!).

Finally, do not forget protective equipment such as gloves and masks when handling insulating materials, as they may contain harmful chemicals or particles that would be undesirable to inhale.

In conclusion, insulating your home is one of the best ways to save money while also increasing the value of your property and making you much more comfortable inside your home. As you have seen, there are different types of thermal insulation available, so we recommend that, in the same way that it is important to have an good real estate agent for the purchase or sale of your home, it is also important to be well informed about each of the isolation options available to you before making a firm decision.

Remember to follow all the instructions if you want to install any of them, although if you are not very handy, remember, it is always better to go to a good professional ;D