Barratt Homes has revealed the top tips on how to keep your home insulated this winter and is finally putting to bed the age-old argument on whether to switch on the heating.
With temperatures across the Isle of Wight recently plummeting to a chilly 7 %, the housebuilder has highlighted the common debate often found in the region’s households.
Tammy Bishop, Sales Director at Barratt Homes said:
“Now autumn has arrived, many households will be disagreeing on whether it is too early to turn the central heating on.
“According to the latest study from Ohio State University*, there is often a ‘thermostat dictator’, who makes the final decision – with cost being a huge factor in their reasoning.
“On a long-term scale, we suggest considering buying a new-build property as they are significantly more insulated – and therefore more energy efficient than older properties,” added Tammy. “However, there are also a number of simple changes homeowners across the region can do to help keep their homes warm.”
Top tips for saving energy this winter
Stop draughts – Stopping heat from escaping through gaps could save up to £20 a year on energy bills. You can do this by buying draught-proofing strips around window frames and draught excluders for doorways.
Use radiator reflectors – Radiator reflectors help reflect the heat radiated from the back of the radiator back into the room and can reduce the energy lost through walls by up to 45%.
Move furniture – While it is nice to feel the warmth of the radiator on the back of the sofa, any furniture placed in front of a heat source will influence its ability to heat up a room.
Set timers – Instead of cranking up the heat on the thermostat when feeling the chill, set timers to give a room adequate time to heat up before touching the thermostat as a boiler will heat up at constant speed no matter what.
You may also wish to consider looking at boiler cover insurance from Hometree.
Barratt Homes, which is bringing new homes to the region through its St George’s Gate development in Shide, creates high quality homes that are 65%** more energy efficient than an older house. The modern properties are built in a sustainable and responsible way to ensure buyers get the most for their money with a cheaper, greener and more energy efficient property.
For more information about Barratt Homes or any of its developments in the area visit www.barratthomes.co.uk.
How funny that Barratt as their first recommendation suggest buying a new home as a credible way of being more energy efficient. OK then, I will rush out and buy a poorly built overpriced benefits hutch to “save” a few quid on my heating. Thanks for your valuable advice Tammy Bishop Sales Director. Pathetic.
Wooden single brick wall hutches with only 5 year guarantee 10 if your lucky. Life expectancy 25 years at the most old buildings in excess of 100 that only need regular tlc
Don’t buy a Barrett home is the best advice .shoddy build quality is an understatement .
I actually went there shortly after they started to build them and was NOT impressed with the quality of the so called showrooms.
I know a person that did buy one and then sell it after suffering several years of problems, lost money on the sale.
Also odd that they now only come with a 5year Barret warranty, is this because NO building association will grant them a National House Building 10 year warranty?
A thermostat dictator. Same as the remote control dictator probably.
Barrett seem to ge using Iskand Echo as free advertising. Not the first time.