The onset of winter and the inevitable frigid temperatures cause a spike in the heating bill as people try to avoid the cold weather, but one third of all heat produced is instantly lost due to poor insulation.
Now, thermal imaging images reveal the importance of insulation in the home and exposes the huge amount of heat being wasted.
Pictures clearly show how poorly insulated many homes actually are, with heat leaking through gaps in windows, doors, roofs and walls.
Research has found a four bedroom detached house can lose up to £225 a year due to energy loss, with even a mid-terrace house wasting more than £100 a year.
Safestyle UK PLC (LON:SFE) have been manufacturing and installing affordable, high quality, energy efficient and secure windows and doors for homeowners across England and Wales for over 20 years.
