Tips for improving insulation

Contents 1 Hot water insulation 2 Roofs/Attics 3 Walls 4 Windows 5 Other Insulation tips 6 Relelvant links

[edit] Hot water insulation

• Hot water cyclinders

• Insulate hot water pipes or hot air ducts .

[edit] Roofs/Attics

• Improve loft and roof insulation.

• Get a green roof.

• Do not walk on or stack things on attic insulation.

• Do not block attic vents.

[edit] Walls

• Improve wall insulation

• Install cavity wall insulation

[edit] Windows

• Consider double glazing for your windows

• Caulk around windows and doors, and weather-strip doors.

• Window Shopping tips - Environmental Services Department Energy Tips

• Remove window air conditioners in the winter

• Avoid putting curtains in front of a radiator

[edit] Other Insulation tips

• Use zero net energy buildings.

• Stop damp reducing insulation properties

• Caution! Do not install insulation within 90mm of hot flues or exhaust fans

• Seal up air leaks

• Avoid gaps in the insulation.

• Use gaskets to seal electrical outlets and switches.

• Close curtains at night

• Soundproofing tips

• Plug energy leaks by caulking and weather stripping all seams, cracks and openings to the outside.

• Seal gaps in ground floor rooms with suspended timber floors

• Insulate underneath the floorboards on the ground floor.

• Make sure the fireplace damper is closed when the fireplace is not in use.

• Don’t rely on your fireplace for heat.

• If you have fiberglass insulation (pink or yellow blanket "stuff" that looks like candy floss) check it for discolored areas.

• Provide adequate ventilation - Massachussettes Division of Energy Resources

• Heat-efficient planting tips - Environmental Services Department Energy Tips

[edit] Relelvant links

• Home Insulation Advice

• Centre for Alternative Technology, insulation tip sheet

• www.ornl.gov, insulation fact sheet

• www.diynot.com, insulation

• www.roof-solutions.co.uk, insulation guide