Thermal insulation
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Up to 80% savings on heating costs
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Keeping the heat in winter as well as the frshness in summer
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A wide range of solutions to very affordable costs
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Tax savings possible
Up to 30 % loss through the roof
A poorly insulated home, that means up to 30 % of heat loss through the roof, 25 % through the walls, 13 % through the windows (single glazing) and 8 % through the floor. In times of increases of energy costs, facing dwindling reserves of fossil fuels (oil, coal), and the importance of climate change, it is a waste that can not be ignored.
The answer : insulation
Insulation is the basic solution to save energy. Before you even think about alternative ways of heating, you have to worry about the insulation and its improvement. There is a wide range of options tailored to each situation and we can help you to choose the best approach.
Benefits summer and winter
In summer, thermal insulation protects the heat of the housing. In winter it allows to reduce the heating needs. Perfect insulation can half the energy costs of your home.
In addition to significant savings, insulation provides better comfort. A well-insulated home is aging better avoiding condensation problems which are responsible for many inconveniences.
Up to 25% tax credit
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Investments receiving tax credit
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Since 1 january 2010
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Thermal insulation materials and cost of labour for the opaque walls
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25 %
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| Thermal insulation materials for glass walls |
15 % |
| Thermal insulation materials for entrance doors leading outside |
15 % |
| Insulation of all or part of a production or distribution facility of heat or sanitary hot water |
25 % |
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Expenses incurred for the implementation of energy performance diagnosis, except in cases where regulation makes it compulsory
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50 %
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What technical features are required ?
To qualify for the tax credit, the equipment must meet the conditions of obtaining in accordance with tax regulations. You will find below the specific characteristics for each equipment.
The acquisition of thermal insulation
The products below are eligible for tax credit. They are efficient products in their class while being widely available on the market:
| Materials and equipment |
Features and performance m² Kelvin / Watt at 1 January 2010 |
| Thermal insulation materials of opaque walls |
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| Floors on the basement, crawl space or open passage, front walls or gable |
R ≥ 2,8 m² K/W
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| Roof terrace |
R ≥ 3,0 m² K/W
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| Floors attics, crawling roof and attic ceiling |
R ≥ 5,0 m² K/W
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| Thermal insulation materials of glass walls |
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| Windows or terrace doors/French doors consisting completely or partly of PVC |
Uw ≤ 1,4 W/m².K
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| .Windows or terrace doors/French doors consisting completely or partly of wood |
Uw ≤ 1,6 W/m².K
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| Metallic windows or terrace doors/French doors |
Uw ≤ 1,8 W/m².K
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| Reinforced insulation glazing (low emissivity glass) |
Ug ≤ 1,5 W/m².K
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| Double window (second window on the bay) with reinforced double glazing |
Ug ≤ 2,0 W/m².K
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| Insulating shutters characterized by additional thermal resistance provided by the whole component blade of ventilated air |
Delta R ≥ 0,20 m².K/W
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| Insulated gateways to the outside |
Ud ≤ 1,8 W/m².K |
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Insulation of all or part of a production or distribution facility of heat or sanitary hot water
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R ≥ 1 m²K/W
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Ug, Uw: transmission coefficient surface
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