Heating

[cactikid]

think the house was built in the 50-60s whats insulation ,go up to the attic and look through the tiles to see if it was sunny outside,expanding spray foam fixed that problem,the extension is cold and walls cracking also so whole room needs doing up,outer walls losing heat and single glazed windows and the odd draft to do.

[Grizz]

i think the last time i bought it it was around E35 per 8x4 sheet of 50mm but i bought a couple of bales. might get a better price now with recession (in ireland anyway)

[utdman]

another thing which might be useful is

Polystyrene Veneer - Lining Paper - Wallpaper -Decorating & Interiors - Wickes

[bald rick]

I fitted a woodburner 3 years ago you wouldnt believe the heat they throw out.
You have to work hard collecting and sawing in the summer but it keeps you fit and its free.

[newbieland]

Get a grant

There are numerous company's out there offering to insulate your house.
I contacted one off the internet. Just googled 'home insulation grant'. They came and surveyed the house and took some details of my energy providers. I think they then apply for the grant.
They insulated the cavity walls and loft at a cost of about about ?175. I don't think I could have even bought the materials for that price!

[steppenwolf]

There are numerous company's out there offering to insulate your house.
I contacted one off the internet. Just googled 'home insulation grant'. They came and surveyed the house and took some details of my energy providers. I think they then apply for the grant.
They insulated the cavity walls and loft at a cost of about about ?175. I don't think I could have even bought the materials for that price!

Yup it is not expensive. I don''t know how much do you pay for insulation out there. Here in Serbia price are about 12 euros per square meter. I am just qurious how much it cost in UK?