Rising energy costs

Rising energy costs
Is your house sufficiently insulated?

In recent months, homeowners have had to dig much deeper into their pockets for a warm home. Reason for it are the rising energy prices. Therefore many owners ask themselves the question: How can I minimize heat losses of my house? Where is energy-efficient renovation worthwhile? Last but not least, the aspect of resource conservation also plays a key role. And also with the acquisition of a real estate the energy document of identification is frequently a crucial criterion for prospective buyers.

In the first step an inventory of the house is indispensable. In order to identify weak points at the own real estate, it is recommended to accomplish a so-called infrared admission. The infrared pictures catch the light in the infrared spectrum and make visible in color, at which places of the house heat losses occur. This makes it easy for homeowners to understand where the greatest potential for energy savings lies and where improvements need to be made in terms of insulation.

Thereby each real estate is subject to physical laws. In many properties, just under 40 percent of heat escapes through the roof without adequate insulation. The remaining 60 percent disappears through the walls and floor. Even if owners already took measures for the isolation, for example by insulation of the roof, they can understand by infrared photo completely exactly whether the met changes are effective or there are if necessary thermal bridges, which limit their effectiveness. In many cases already manageable investments can lead to a clearly better energy value - also in the energy document of identification, which affects itself again positively with a sales.

A possible operational plan:
1. owners should let make an infrared photo of their real estate in advance. This is the best way for them to assess how good the insulation of the house is and where energy is escaping. The decision for energetic measures can be made afterwards on this basis.
2. energy consultants can provide a promoted report, which points costs and use of additionally planned energy-saving measures out. In Germany, 800 energy consultants have a corresponding seal of approval (DEN = Deutsches Energieberater-Netzwerk e.V.). It also gives property owners an overview of which subsidies (BEG = federal subsidies for efficient buildings) are available. Owners can find out about costs incurred here: www.deutsches-energieberaternetzwerk.de and at www.bafa.de/beg
3. The financing experts at VON POLL FINANCE offer interested parties the opportunity to apply for subsidies and possible loans for energy-efficient renovation. The forms are quite complex, so for a successful and quick result, it makes sense to hire an expert who is familiar with the processes and regulations. In addition, VON POLL FINANCE can arrange a favorable loan for unsubsidized energy retrofit costs if needed.

You are interested in an infrared survey of your property? Then contact the VON POLL IMMOBILIEN experts in the county of Bentheim now. Until the end of April 2023, the real estate experts are still offering homeowners this service at no additional cost. Simply book your appointment for an infrared survey by calling 05921 713 993 30.