Energy Building Performance LO1

Question 1

State one benefit to adding insulation to a loft

Answer 1

Reduced carbon emissions

Increased levels of home comfort

Question 2

What are economic benefits to installing cavity insulation

Answer 2

Reduce heating costs
Improve the value of the home

Question 3

What are environmental benefits to installing insulation in a home

Answer 3

Reduced carbon emissions
Increase home comfort

Question 4

Outline how a family could minimise consumption for home heating

Answer 4

Putting fraught draught excluders in
Turning heating off at night
Closing windows and doors when heating is on