Homeowners ‘should focus on energy efficiency’ when improving their properties

It has recently been claimed that, when homeowners decide to make improvements to their properties, they should ensure that going green is a top priority.

Director of the National Home Improvement Council, Andrew Leech, said that it is natural for homeowners to want to improve areas such as their kitchen or bathroom. However, by focusing on making the property more energy efficient, homeowners will be ensuring that it is given the biggest value boost possible for the future.

Energy efficient improvements that can increase the value of the home include installing double glazing in the windows and doors, or adding cavity wall insulation.

Leech also advised that homeowners should think about incorporating eco friendly measures into their standard projects. For example, those who want to renovate the bathroom could think about installing eco friendly baths and showers at the same time.

Leech’s comments come after a survey found that 73 percent of people in Britain have a dream home improvement project in mind. The survey was conducted by charity shelter alongside the Royal Institute of British Architechts.

12 percent of those who responded to the survey said that enhancing the energy efficiency of their property was the main reason why they wanted to undertake the work. According to Mr Leech, this figure is far too low. This is why more needs to be done to incorporate energy efficient measures into everyday work.