Cavity Wall Filling

Ashers · **Posted:** 20 Sep 2010, 18:45

Was wondering if anyone has had this done?

I seem to be losing heat through my walls and they are cold to the touch, so have thought have this.

What do people think?

el_pappje · **Posted:** 20 Sep 2010, 20:55

Yep, got it done (and the loft) a couple of years back. Heat used to vanish as soon as the heating went off. Now, not so.

Do a bit of homework and find out who is offering the best deal/grant. Should pay back in a few years and keep you warmer in the meantime.

papiss dog · **Posted:** 21 Sep 2010, 11:01

Yeah get it done mate - your throwing cash away by not having it, yeah it'll cost a few quid now but think about the "long haul" it'll save you a lot over the years.....just don't move house 8-)

SamD · **Posted:** 21 Sep 2010, 12:12

Some info gleaned when doing own research last year that may be of help:

house age: building regulations mean that houses built between 1930 and 1976 have cavity walls;
(unfort, mine's 1923 so no gap); anything after 1976 should already have wall insulation

subsidy: energy supplier and council may contribute to cost; example blurb from British Gas (BG):
householder investing in home insulation from BG may receive rebate of £125 from local authority;
BG customer installation price = £225 for cavity and £249 for full loft insulation;
BG projected energy bill savings = £110 a year with cavity wall and £145 with loft insulation.

unc.si · **Posted:** 21 Sep 2010, 12:20

Was going to do a joke about my mate Phil McAvity, but decided against it...

blahblah · **Posted:** 21 Sep 2010, 12:22

unc.si wrote:

Was going to do a joke about my mate Phil McAvity, but decided against it...

Ashers · **Posted:** 21 Sep 2010, 22:00

SamD wrote:

Some info gleaned when doing own research last year that may be of help:

house age: building regulations mean that houses built between 1930 and 1976 have cavity walls;
(unfort, mine's 1923 so no gap); anything after 1976 should already have wall insulation

subsidy: energy supplier and council may contribute to cost; example blurb from British Gas (BG):
householder investing in home insulation from BG may receive rebate of £125 from local authority;
BG customer installation price = £225 for cavity and £249 for full loft insulation;
BG projected energy bill savings = £110 a year with cavity wall and £145 with loft insulation.

I read somewhere that only houses built in last 10 years have cavity wall filling.

blahblah · **Posted:** 21 Sep 2010, 22:02

Ashers wrote:

SamD wrote:

Some info gleaned when doing own research last year that may be of help:

house age: building regulations mean that houses built between 1930 and 1976 have cavity walls;
(unfort, mine's 1923 so no gap); anything after 1976 should already have wall insulation

subsidy: energy supplier and council may contribute to cost; example blurb from British Gas (BG):
householder investing in home insulation from BG may receive rebate of £125 from local authority;
BG customer installation price = £225 for cavity and £249 for full loft insulation;
BG projected energy bill savings = £110 a year with cavity wall and £145 with loft insulation.

I read somewhere that only built in last 10 years have cavity filling.

You are being serious?

I thought it was a gag, like those very strange TV adverts :shock:

Richt · **Posted:** 21 Sep 2010, 22:06

I live in a small block of flats and we have recently had our cavity walls filled with the help of a grant, we had to pay £175 each on top.

It was sold to us by someone saying that we would notice this difference in cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Personally I haven't noticed anything though. Will reserve full judgement for when the cold months come along.

Ashers · **Posted:** 21 Sep 2010, 22:07

blahblah wrote:

Ashers wrote:

SamD wrote:

Some info gleaned when doing own research last year that may be of help:

house age: building regulations mean that houses built between 1930 and 1976 have cavity walls;
(unfort, mine's 1923 so no gap); anything after 1976 should already have wall insulation

subsidy: energy supplier and council may contribute to cost; example blurb from British Gas (BG):
householder investing in home insulation from BG may receive rebate of £125 from local authority;
BG customer installation price = £225 for cavity and £249 for full loft insulation;
BG projected energy bill savings = £110 a year with cavity wall and £145 with loft insulation.

I read somewhere that only built in last 10 years have cavity filling.

You are being serious?

I thought it was a gag, like those very strange TV adverts :shock:

Serious about?

blahblah · **Posted:** 21 Sep 2010, 22:08

Phil MaCavity.

Have you seen the ads?

PS, you have PM.

Ashers · **Posted:** 21 Sep 2010, 22:11

blahblah wrote:

Phil MaCavity.

Have you seen the ads?

PS, you have PM.

No, what adverts?

blahblah · **Posted:** 21 Sep 2010, 22:12

Ashers wrote:

blahblah wrote:

Phil MaCavity.

Have you seen the ads?

PS, you have PM.

No, what adverts?

I won't spoil the fun, or anti-climax..................

Ashers · **Posted:** 21 Sep 2010, 22:13

blahblah wrote:

Ashers wrote:

blahblah wrote:

Phil MaCavity.

Have you seen the ads?

PS, you have PM.

No, what adverts?

I won't spoil the fun, or anti-climax..................

I will have to look out for them. So you not to keen on the idea of cavity insulation?

blahblah · **Posted:** 21 Sep 2010, 22:15

Is a good idea, if you need it.........

I have always bought older properties, cold in summer, and warm in winter :wink:

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