Multifoil Insulation and Bills?

Over the past twelve months, energy prices have risen at a rapid pace and are now at record highs. The whole of Europe is in the grips of an energy crisis. At the start of the crisis, consumers were protected by the energy price cap, but in October 2021, prices had increased by 12% and by April 2022 the UK had experienced a 54% increase in wholesale electricity prices.

With energy prices so high, the time is right for homeowners to invest in high quality, thermally efficient insulation. This will reduce energy consumption  and significantly improve the thermal efficiency of their property. But can TLX multifoil insulation help reduce your heating bills? And by how much? Here’s everything you need to know about the benefits of roof insulation, and how to reduce your heating bills.

What is TLX Multifoil Insulation?

TLX insulation is a multifoil insulation system that has the same longevity as the roof in which it sits. By installing TLX insulation, this serves as a long-term solution which gives you comfort in your home. Your roof will be warm, secure, and fully insulated for the duration of its lifespan.

But how does insulation work? How will it keep your home warm? When you turn on your heating system, much of this is transferred through your home in three different ways. They are via conduction, via convection, and via radiation. In conduction, heat moves through materials (such as through your walls or out from your roof). With convection, heat is transferred via the movement of fluid, which normally comes in the form of air circulating heat around your space. Finally, radiation allows thermal radiation from the sun to be absorbed into your home via objects such as walls and roofs. This is why uninsulated homes are often so warm in the summer. But the aim of multifoil insulation is to cut down both undesirable heat loss and heat gain, reducing your reliance on heating and cooling systems to control the temperature of your home.

Foil insulation is used by NASA to insulate its spacecraft whilst they are in orbit. If foil insulation systems such as TLX multifoil insulation can protect these crafts from losing their radiant heat when they are in space, then this is a clear example that it is the best possible solution, capable of protecting your property from heat loss.

Multifoil-Insulation & Bills?

Roof insulation is one of the main ways in which you can reduce your heating bills and the energy usage in your property, whilst keeping your home warm. Other solutions include insulation of your floors and your walls. But the roof accounts for a whopping 25% of the heat loss from the average home in the UK. That means that insulating the roof can reduce heat loss by up to 50%, which will immediately save you both energy and money. The British public is investing in thicker duvets, blankets, and even small portable heaters in a bid to keep their homes warm whilst reducing their heating bills: But why not consider a multifoil insulation system, as a much more effective solution, instead?

You will notice that you are able to turn your thermostat down whilst still reaping the same heat benefits as soon as your insulation installation is completed. Unlike other insulation materials, foil insulation does not prevent the conduction of heat but reflects radiant heat back towards the source. This means that when you turn your heating on, you will get the full benefit of that heating source. Any heat that does try to leave your property via your roof will be immediately reflected back into your home. For this reason, when you choose to insulate your home you can cut your energy bills. This will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, dependency on expensive gas and electricity supplies, and ensure that your family is comfortable, even at lower temperatures.

Benefits of Multifoil Insulation

Multifoil insulation keeps your home cooler during the summer months and warmer in winter. Insulated homes tend to be healthier, as insulation can reduce condensation, damp and mould which have their own serious health risks.

There are also environmental benefits of saving energy via insulation that must be considered. They are reducing individual and collective carbon footprints, and creating a better world for future generations. This may sound like a high-level goal, and it can be difficult to imagine how insulating your home will have such considerable impacts. Small changes when made by large groups of people can be incredibly impactful.

Require a Bespoke Solution?

Whilst insulation is installed independently, and works well as a stand-alone product, Insulation works together with other methods of reducing your heating bills. This includes improving ventilation and air sealing. Roofers can offer advice and support on each of these solutions.

Do you wish to reduce your energy burden and minimise your heating bills? try installing a TLX multifoil insulation system in your home. If you’re ready to think about installing a bespoke insulation solution in your home, then we would love to hear from you. Our helpful team of product experts are on hand to help with bespoke solutions and u value calculations. Simply call 01204 674 709.

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