Insulate your building
By properly insulating your building, you have to heat less, which also reduces the emissions of your heating system.
You tackle the following challenges:
That's how you do it
Proper insulation of your building will drastically reduce energy consumption. This is not only good for your wallet, but also for the climate and air quality. After all, your heating installation will emit less CO2 and polluting substances. A well-insulated building offers more comfort because it is warmer inside in winter and cooler in summer.
Tips
- Insulate your roof, walls, floors and windows.
- You can carry out some insulation work yourself, but be sure to get good advice.
- Apply for grants. There are various support measures in both Flanders and the Netherlands .
- In a well-insulated building, good ventilation is absolutely necessary to ensure healthy indoor air. After all, there is no longer any natural ventilation through seams and cracks.
More information
Insulation and airtightness (Energiesparen.be, Flanders)
Insulate and save (Milieu Centraal, the Netherlands)
