Energy effeciency / insulation etc. (do not enter if you're looking for excitement)

Tobes Rafa · August 5, 2008

I bought an old house a year ago and it was feckign freezing last winter. There are a lot of areas I need to improve before this one kicks in eg. loft insulation, more efficient radiators etc.

Do you have any tips on ways you have improved your own place?

I have been recommened 3" Kingspan insulating boards for the roof in the eaves but I have just priced it and it is fecking expensive!

I need to replace all the radiators and add thermostats.

I'm going to put foil reflectors behind each one as apparently that is a good way of reflecting heat into the room.

I don't have blinds, just curtains - would putting blinds up make much of a difference? (I have bullet proof windows and someone told me these are woeful for keeping in heat)

Any other tips or tricks to save fuel and money over the winter.

As I said in the thread title, sorry for the boring thread but it is pretty relevant in this day and age.

oakie bob · August 5, 2008

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