As part of national Energy Saving Week (19th-23rd October), VentnorBlog in conjunction with Island charity, The Footprint Trust, have produced a few money saving tips to save you cash and help the planet. Ed
We’ll be bringing you items of interest throughout the week but start with possibly one of the most important.
Insulate, insulate, insulate
Everyone is dreading their first winter fuel bill, but there is some good news regarding energy.
Most people can get their home insulated for around £400.
This small investment can repay for itself in two cold winters.
Modern cavity wall insulation can help prevent damp and help you stop throwing warmth away through your walls.
The material used is safe and the procedure is over in day and is injected from outside the property. Most small homes can get the walls insulated for about £200.
A trip to a local DIY store or builders merchant can be all you need to insulate your loft and B&Q have special discounts on at the moment.
Various materials are available including fibre boards and fleece materials made from recycled or natural materials.
Alternatively you can pay to have it done from about £190.
Don’t forget that the Isle of Wight Council have also just launched a new scheme with E.On offering low cost insulation to homes across the Islad.
Look out for Part Two of VB’s Winter Warma.
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