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    10 STEPS TO STAY WARM IN WINTER

    Nov 04, 2021 3 minutes
    FEATURE ALISON JONES

    1 LOFTY AMBITION

    Almost a third of your heat might be escaping through the roof and warming the toes of lucky pigeons. Get your attic properly insulated and you could cut your energy bills by up to 20 per cent. The depth recommended for loft insulation laid between the joists is between 220-270ml, depending on the material used. These include glass or rock wool and brown cellulose (from recycled newspapers). You could also consider polyurethane (PU) foam, which is sprayed on and expands to offer high insulation values.

    2 Shut that door

    Original wooden front doors may look charmingly

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