Weatherseal Insulation

In most houses built since the 1920s the external walls are made of two layers of masonry (brick or block) with a small gap, or cavity between them. Filling this gap with an insulating material greatly reduces the amount of heat that escapes through the walls. It will help create a more even temperature in your home, help prevent condensation on the walls and ceilings and can also reduce the amount of heat building up inside your home during summer hot spells. (Source: The Energy Savings Trust 2007) Currently backed promoted by ALL the major energy suppliers, cavity wall insulation is the most effective way of saving energy whilst helping reduce climate change. "There will never be a better time" to have your home insulated by Weatherseal Insulation. Contact us today in order for us to arrange for a surveyor to visit and carry out a free no obligation inspection of your property to check if it has been constructed with cavities and to see if they have already been filled. In some cases, properties built before 1920, those constructed of stone, and newer builds (from after 2005), including all those constructed with a timber frame will NOT be suitable. But research shows us that there are still around 9 million homes in the UK that are suitable, and are yet to be insulated. We can tell you if your home is one of them and if we can help you save money.

	A survey will generally take around half an hour. Our surveyor will check your cavities, as well as taking basic measurements of your property, and checking for access. All our surveyors carry identification - and we will happily agree a security password that he must quote for your added peace of mind. If our surveyor finds your home is suitable, Weatherseal will agree a time and date to suit you, and book one of out installation teams to attend. However our teams get very busy through the winter months - so it is sensible to have the work done as soon as possible - remember - insulation helps keep your house cooler during the summer months too.

	Installation usually takes around 2 to 3 hours, and the majority of the work is carried out from the outside. However prior to this our installers will carry out a simple test of your heating appliances - this will require that we spend a brief time inside your property. This internal inspection does not involve any mess, but we will happily use dust sheets - because we recognise this isn’t just a house – it’s your home. The installer will also require brief access to your loft space - this is to ensure the cavities have been capped off, and there are no holes up there that the could allow the insulation to escape, as this will reduce its effectiveness. Once these steps have been carried out - work can commence. This involves drilling a series of 22mm holes through the mortar joints of your external walls. The insulating material is then pumped through these holes in turn, starting from ground level. Because the installation process will create some exterior dust, we recommend that vehicles are not parked too close by, and that you don’t have washing on the line.


	Once all your exterior walls have been insulated - our installers will fill each hole using a mortar, dyed to match the existing colour. Any dust, or other material will be tidied away - and a final check of your heating appliances will be carried out. A very quick and straightforward process - meaning the only way you will know we’ve been there - is by your reduced heating bills in the future.


	Weatherseal Insulation use a blown glassfibre material - coated with silicone - this is known as glass wool. It is non-toxic, non-combustible and resistant to moisture. This has been tested to the highest levels and certified by the British Board of Agrement (BBA) to all necessary UK building regulations, meaning that you can be assured, its safe, reliable and does its job to the highest standards.


	All Weatherseal Insulation work is backed by an independent 25-year guarantee provided by the Government endorsed CIGA (Cavity Wall Insulation Agency). Weatherseal will apply for this on your behalf - and your certificate will be sent in the post. It is fully transferable to new owners, and should assist in the sale of your property in future years. The BBA say the insulation will last for the life of the building – meaning the savings it delivers don’t stop after 25 years.

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