Homeowners trying to make their properties more energy-efficient can save money by laying their own insulation, it has been claimed.
Tim Doherty, managing director of the National Self Build and Renovation Centre in Swindon, said loft insulation can be an effective place to start and can save around £300 if the homeowner performs it themselves.
“For those who are more adventurous, you can lay floor insulation, which involves lifting up your floorboards, laying the insulation between the joists, then relaying the floor boards,” he commented.
Mr Doherty went on to say that a house with lower energy bills is not only cheaper to run, but will also be more attractive to prospective buyers when the time comes to sell.
For those seeking other ways to make their homes more energy-efficient, the World Green Building Week is currently running until September 26th and features a series of synchronised events around the globe.