How do you insulate behind a radiator?
Chef's answer
The most common way of insulating behind your radiator is to remove it from the wall, and to install a foil based lining, often expanded polystyrene based behind the radiator, on the wall.
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Silver foil placed down the back of a radiator will reflect heat back into a room rather than letting it uselessly escape through the walls of a house. ... However, the Energy Saving Trust says that foil behind radiators is not worth doing if you already have cavity wall insulation.
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How to Improve Radiator PerformanceUse reflectors and stop heating the streets. ... Regularly clean your radiator. ... Bring into play radiator additives. ... Check if there are any cold spots.
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The most common way of insulating behind your radiator is to remove it from the wall, and to install a foil based lining, often expanded polystyrene based behind the radiator, on the wall.
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