Victorian housing 'may need insulation the most'

09/02/2010

Britain's Victorian housing stock may be the most in need of insulation, new figures suggest.

Research conducted by the Energy Saving Trust found that typical heating bills for Victorian properties can be hundreds of pounds higher than for more modern homes that are properly insulated.

Installing suitable insulation for the older homes may, therefore, help such property owners keep tighter control of their heating bills.

Another effect of the poorer insulation in these older properties relates to their carbon footprint. Such a home could emit around five tonnes of carbon dioxide over the course of a year, while a better-insulated new-build may emit around 3.4 tonnes in the same time.

Homeowners may also be able to immediately feel the benefit of installing insulation, helping them to keep warmer during the colder months of the year.

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