In France, 5.2 million dwellings would be energy customers and it is possible that yours is part of it. No need to wait for a diagnosis to find out, just check these clues.
A thermal colander is a housing that lets the heat escape and consumes a lot of energy. Curious to know if your home belongs to this category? Here is all that is better not to ignore, at the risk of seeing your invoices flare and your health deteriorate.
First alert sign: if you feel air currents while everything is closed or the interior temperature varies for no reason, it is that the insulation of your accommodation leaves something to be desired. Well isolated, it will keep heat in winter and freshness in summer. Cold walls and floors to the touch are also a revealing sign of poor insulation, so pay attention to it. Is your consumption high without you abusing heating? Unlocked accommodation requires more energy for less comfort. The more you heat, the more the heat escapes, the more your bill climbs, it is mathematical. If your windows are covered with condensation or if traces of humidity appear on the walls, it is the sign of thermal bridges. Poor insulation promotes these phenomena and can cause health problems.
Simple glazing windows or old joinery let the cold pass and increase heat losses. A double or triple glazing associated with good frames can considerably improve energy efficiency. If no energy renovation has been made, there is a good chance that the insulation will be insufficient, even absent. Thermal losses can reach 30 % by the roof and 25 % by the walls, figures that are cold in the back. Finally, a ranking F or G on your energy performance diagnosis confirms the poor thermal efficiency of your accommodation. In 2025, the G -classified accommodation will be prohibited for rental, followed by F in 2028.
But then, how to improve the situation? Change windows, strengthen or completely redo the insulation of walls, roof or floors, opt for a more efficient heating system … So many tracks to improve your comfort and reduce your bills. Aids like Maprimerénov ‘and Energy Economy Certificates (EEC) can support you in this work. A well -insulated house is a lighter wallet and found comfort.
