Experts have had their say on the best way to keep heat in your home this winter from addressing cracks in the wall to the type of flooring you may need
Reporting by Zahra Khaliq
Having the heating turned on for a limited time in a bid to slash our bills means our homes won't stay warm for long.
The specialists added: “Looking up your type of insulation will allow you to determine if it should be replaced or increased in its R value." An R value is a material's ability to resist heat flowing through it at a certain thickness.Walls, windows and doors are the biggest factors in heat escaping from our homes. The experts said: “The biggest area for heat loss in most homes are drafts within the walls, windows and doors.
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