If your home feels too cold in the winter or too hot in the summer, it might be time to consider re-insulating your roof and underfloor. Insulation plays a crucial role in regulating your home’s temperature, making it more comfortable year-round and reducing your energy bills. In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits of re-insulating both your roof and underfloor, and how you might qualify for funding to help with the cost.
Before and After: The Impact of Roof and Underfloor Insulation
Take a look at the incredible transformation our team of installers achieved with this re-insulated roof! The before was tired, inefficient insulation that wasn’t doing enough to keep the home warm in winter or cool in summer. After the upgrade, this roof is now fully insulated and far more energy-efficient.
Re-insulating both the roof and underfloor areas creates a fully insulated envelope around your home, significantly improving thermal efficiency. In the winter, the roof insulation helps keep the heat inside, while underfloor insulation prevents cold air from seeping up through the floors. In the summer, insulation help’s keep cool air inside and heat out. This balanced approach ensures your home stays at a comfortable temperature, no matter the season.
Why Re-Insulate Your Roof?
Re-insulating your roof is more than just a quick fix—it’s an investment in your home’s long-term comfort and efficiency. Here are some of the benefits:
- Year-Round Comfort: Insulating both the roof and underfloor helps regulate your home’s internal temperature throughout the year. During winter, heat stays inside, while in summer, the insulation helps keep the home cooler. It’s a win-win for comfort!
- Energy Savings: Poor insulation leads to energy waste. When your roof and floors are poorly insulated, your heating and cooling systems have to work harder to maintain a comfortable temperature. By upgrading both, you’ll see a significant reduction in energy consumption—and a drop in your energy bills.
- Improved Health & Wellbeing: A well-insulated home reduces draughts, dampness, and condensation, creating a healthier indoor environment. It’s a big plus for your family’s health, especially in areas prone to cold or humid conditions.
- Increased Property Value: Homes with upgraded insulation are more attractive to potential buyers. Whether you’re planning to stay long-term or sell in the future, improving both your roof and underfloor insulation can increase your home’s market value.
Could You Qualify for the Warmer Kiwi Homes Grant?
If your home was built before 2008 and you own and live in it, you may be eligible for the Warmer Kiwi Homes Grant! This government initiative helps homeowners upgrade insulation, including both roof and underfloor insulation, to improve energy efficiency and comfort.
The grant can cover a significant portion of the cost for both roof and underfloor insulation, which means you could start saving on energy bills immediately while making your home more comfortable.
How to Check if You Qualify
It’s simple—just send us a message, and we’ll help you determine if your home qualifies for the Warmer Kiwi Homes Grant. Our team is ready to guide you through the process, answer any questions you have, and help you take the next steps toward a cozier, more energy-efficient home.
At WISE, we are proud to be insulation providers through the EECA Warmer Kiwi Homes program, offering 100% FREE home insulation to eligible homeowners across Taranaki. EECA provides 80% – 90% subsides for ceiling and underfloor insulation and our funders OMV and Toi Foundation provide the remaining cost making it free for those that qualify.
If you live in the Taranaki region call us to see if your eligible. Free phone: 0508 238 837
