As the days get shorter and the temperatures start to drop, it's more important than ever to make sure your home is insulated against the cold.

Heat loss can be a real problem in Winter, costing you money on your energy bills and making your home less comfortable. Which now more than ever, with the recession looming and the cost of living crisis, is something we all want to avoid.

In this blog post, we'll discuss some of the best ways to reduce heat loss in your home and keep your energy bills down. We'll also take a specific look at how using graphite plus insulating wallpaper can help you with your home's insulation.

WHAT IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST SOURCES OF HEAT LOSS IN A HOUSE?

One of the biggest sources of heat loss in any home is usually through the walls. In fact, according to Build With Rise, around 35% of all heat lost in a home escapes through the walls alone.

This is because heat flows from warmer areas to cooler areas. So, in the Winter, when your home is heated and the outside temperature is cooler, heat will naturally try to escape through your walls to the outdoors.

That's why it's so important to make sure your walls are well insulated. The better insulated your walls are, the less heat will be able to escape and the more comfortable and energy-efficient your home will be.

There are a few different ways you can insulate your walls, but one of the most effective is by using graphite plus insulating wallpaper.

WHAT IS GRAPHITE PLUS INSULATING WALLPAPER?

Graphite Plus wallpaper is a unique wallpaper because it embeds graphite particles, and combines graphite and polystyrene to create an effective insulating barrier.

HOW DOES GRAPHITE PLUS INSULATING WALLPAPER WORK?

Graphite Plus wallpaper works by reflecting heat back into the room & based on the manufacturer's tests, it offers 20% better results.

The graphite particles in the wallpaper helps to reflect heat away from the walls. Meaning less heat is able to escape through the walls and more heat is kept inside the room.

This helps to keep your home warmer in Winter and cooler in Summer, making it more comfortable and energy-efficient all year round.

If you're looking for a way to reduce heat loss in your home and keep your energy and heating bills down, Graphite Plus insulating wallpaper is a great option. It's easy to use, effective and can help you keep your home comfortable all year round.

WHAT OTHER WAYS CAN YOU KEEP A POORLY INSULATED HOUSE WARM?

There are a number of other ways you can keep a poorly insulated house warm.

Some other home insulation tips include:

SOLID WALL OR CAVITY INSULATION

If your home has solid walls, you can immediately improve its energy efficiency by having them insulated. This involves adding a layer of insulation material (usually foam or fibreglass) to the inside or outside of your walls.

Cavity wall insulation is another effective way to insulate your home. This involves filling the space between your external and internal walls with insulation material.

Both solid wall and cavity wall insulation are costly. However, they are both very effective at reducing heat loss and can save you money on your energy bills in the long run.

INSTALL INSULATED BLINDS OR CURTAINS

This will help to keep heat from escaping through your windows.

In addition to Graphite Plus wallpaper, using insulated blinds or curtains is a great way to reduce heat loss in your home. By keeping the heat in and the cold out.

Alongside poorly insulated walls, the next largest factor to heat loss in a home is often the windows.

That's why it's so important to make sure your windows are also well insulated. The better insulated your windows are, the less heat will be able to escape and the more energy-efficient your home will be.

WEATHERSTRIPPING & CAULK

Using weatherstripping and caulk to seal any gaps or cracks in your walls, will help to prevent heat loss.

This is because gaps and cracks allow heat to escape from your home. By sealing them up, you can help to reduce heat loss.

DRAUGHT SEALING & DRAUGHT EXCLUDERS

Another common way heat escapes from homes is through draughts. By sealing any gaps or cracks around your doors and windows, you can help to prevent heat loss and make your home more comfortable.

You can buy specialised draught-proofing strips or sealant that you can apply yourself. This is a relatively cheap and easy way to improve the energy efficiency of your home.

Another way to conserve heat and save energy is by using a draught excluder. By fitting this snug against gaps and cracks around doors, you block out any cold air infiltration and are a quick, cost-effective addition to any home.

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY HOUSE NEEDS MORE INSULATION?

Older homes were built to different standards and often have much less insulation than newer homes. This means they can be quite inefficient when it comes to energy conservation.

One way to check if your home needs more insulation is by looking at your energy bills. If you find that your energy bills are higher than normal, it could be a sign that your home is losing heat and needs more insulation.

Another way to tell if your home needs more insulation is by feeling for draughts. If you can feel cold air coming in through gaps and cracks around doors and windows, it means heat is escaping and your home needs more insulation.

If you think your home needs more insulation, the best thing to do is get in touch with a professional. And, specifically, when it comes to wallpaper insulation, we can help you choose the ideal option for your home's thermal efficiency needs.

Get in touch with us today to learn more about our graphite plus wallpaper and how it can help improve the energy efficiency of your home.