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Home insulation: more important than ever

Home insulation is more important than ever, with rising energy costs and new national targets.

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Insulation

Home insulation is more important than ever, with rising energy costs and new national targets. Bouwbedrijf R. Vlieland believes it really is time to start insulating more. A well-insulated home is warmer in winter, stays cooler in summer and needs less energy.

We insulate roofs, attics, floors and walls, on their own or as part of alterations. Especially when building work is going on anyway, insulation is often easy to include. Sustainable building is not an afterthought for us, as you can read on our page sustainable building.

What we take care of

  • Advice on where the biggest gains are
  • Roof and attic insulation from the inside
  • Floor and wall insulation during alterations
  • Window frames with insulating glass
  • Draught sealing and ventilation
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Why home insulation pays off now

Heat that leaks out through the roof, floor or walls is something you pay for again every month. Good insulation keeps that heat inside. You notice it in your energy bill and in comfort: fewer draughts, fewer cold floors and a more even temperature throughout the house.

The government is also working towards homes that use less energy. A well-insulated house is ready for that, and it is the basis if you later consider a heat pump, for example.

  • Lower energy costs
  • More comfort, fewer draughts
  • Cooler in summer
  • Ready for sustainable heating

Roof and attic: often the biggest gain

Warm air rises, so a lot of heat escapes through an uninsulated roof. Roof insulation on the inside, between or below the purlins, is often feasible without opening the roof from outside. If the attic is also becoming a room, we include the insulation straight away. Read more in insulating an attic and attic and storage loft.

Floors, walls and window frames

You feel a cold ground floor in your feet. With a crawl space, the floor can usually be insulated from below. Walls are often insulated during a renovation or alterations, when they are open anyway. And old frames with single or early double glazing let a lot of heat through, so new frames with insulating glass make a big difference.

If you are building an extension or roof extension, new-build requirements usually apply and the new space is well insulated as a matter of course. Also read insulating an extension.

VAT and subsidies for insulation

The reduced 9% VAT rate applies to the labour costs of insulation work in a home more than two years old. Materials fall under 21%. If in doubt, check. More explanation in alterations and VAT.

Subsidies are often available for insulation too, such as the government's ISDE scheme. The conditions change regularly, so check the current rules on the RVO website before you start.

Good insulation also means good ventilation

A well-insulated house is also more airtight. That is fine, as long as enough fresh air comes in. With every insulation job we therefore pay attention to ventilation and a proper vapour control layer, so no moisture is left in the structure. More tips in sustainable renovation and insulation.

  • Insulation material that suits the structure
  • A vapour control layer on the warm side
  • Draught-free joins
  • Enough ventilation after insulating
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  • Changing the layout
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  • Houses and flats
  • New bathroom
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C Cora Tink van Leeuwen 1 day ago
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"Wij zijn heel tevreden over het vervangen van de kozijnen (ramen en deur) op ons dakterras. Richard werkt netjes, is vakkundig en komt zijn afspraken na. Je merkt dat hij zijn werk met zorg uitvoert. Al bij het opnemen van het werk dacht hij mee en kwam hij met goed advies. Het resultaat is echt mooi geworden en we zijn er dan ook heel blij mee. Zeker een aanrader!"

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"Waar Richard een aantal jaar geleden onze zolder naar twee volwaardige kamers heeft omgebouwd, waren we heel blij dat hij ons ook heeft kunnen helpen met een garage aanbouw. Niet voor niets dat we hem al twee keer hebben benaderd. Richard is een vakman, denkt mee in de mogelijkheden en de communicatie is top."

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Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most common questions about insulation.

Where do I start with insulation?

Usually with the roof, because that is where most heat is lost. The floor, window frames and walls often follow. We are happy to look at where the biggest gains are in your home.

Can insulation be done during alterations?

Yes, that is actually a good moment. When walls, floor or roof are open anyway, insulation is often easy to include. That saves extra work and disruption later.

How much VAT do I pay on insulation?

The labour costs for insulating a home more than two years old are taxed at 9% VAT. You pay 21% on the materials. If in doubt, check.

Are there subsidies for insulation?

Often, for example through the ISDE scheme. Conditions and amounts change regularly. Check the current rules on the RVO website before placing an order.

Will my house become too airtight after insulating?

A well-insulated house is more airtight, which is why ventilation matters. When insulating we make sure there is enough ventilation and a proper vapour control layer, so no moisture is trapped.

Do you also insulate an attic that is becoming a room?

Yes. Insulation is the first step of every attic conversion. Read more in creating a room in the attic.

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