Flooring insulation  is a great improvement project for almost any home. Not only does it reduce your energy bills, but it can also make your house more comfortable and a better place to live. In fact, insulating your floor is a great way to get involved in the Eco-Homes programme, and there are grants available for this kind of work.

Almost all UK homes have either a suspended timber floor or a concrete floor and both can be improved with floor insulation. However, insulating your floors can be a difficult job to do, and should only be done by a professional builder or experienced DIY-er.

Flooring Insulation: Enhancing Comfort and Efficiency

One of the main benefits of flooring insulation is that it prevents heat loss between your floorboards. This means your home is better able to regulate its temperature, making it warmer on cold days and cooler on hot days. It also cuts your reliance on heaters and air conditioning, which in turn lowers your energy bills.

Another benefit of floor insulation is that it also prevents the transfer of sound from room to room. This is especially useful if you live in a flat or shared accommodation where noise can easily travel between floors. Most types of floor insulation are crafted to be long-lasting, and should last for years without any further maintenance.

A final benefit of floor insulation is that it decreases your use of artificially heated and cooled air, which is not only good for your wallet but also the environment. This enables you to utilise your heating and cooling appliances less, which again lowers your energy bills and can help you recoup the cost of your initial investment in underfloor insulation.