Wintertide should be spent enjoying the comforts of your loft separate from even worrying about the cold.
There are a few things that might be occurring in your loft that could result in a heating system repair or a higher than normal energy bill, but.
Your windows are letting heat out, and when the sizzling air meets the chilly glass of your windows, it reduces some of the heat in the indoor air. To minimize this impact, close your drapes while in the night hours plus ensure your windows acquire light while in the afternoon before opening them! Insulation may be insufficient in older homes. As a result, you might be losing heat through your attic, making your heating system work harder than necessary, plus eventually leading to heating system repairs. Your attic’s insulation should be even with or below the joists when you check it. You’ll really need to add more insulation if it is. You may also be losing heat through gaps in your windows plus doors, but gaps may sometimes be obvious plus visible to the naked eye, or they may be big enough to guess drafts coming in, but sometimes they may not be. Take a closer look at all of your windows plus doors to see if weather stripping is needed, and just like it is with attic insulation, window plus door gaps can force your heating system to work harder, increasing the option of heating system repair down the line.