What Temperature Should a House Be?

Over the last 40 years, the average temperature of a room in homes across the UK has risen considerably. This is largely due to improved insulation, and the popularity of central heating.

Back in the 1970s, the average internal temperature of a room during the winter months was 12°C. Fast forward to today, and the average UK home is around 18°C in Winter, rising to around 20°C during the Summer months.

So exactly what temperature should a house be?

In this guide to home temperatures, we will show you a quick summary of how we heat our homes, so if you are wondering what temperature should a house be, look no further; all will be revealed in the following article…

What is a Healthy Room Temperature?

So what temperature should a house be, and is your room a healthy temperature? According to standards issued by the World Health Organisation, the recommended level of warmth for well-dressed, healthy people is around 18°C.

The UK’s cold weather plan recommends this as a minimum temperature.

Most homes in the UK (70%) with central heating will switch on their heating twice a day, in the morning and at night, with an occasional boost when required. Mornings and evenings are when most of us are home from work, and also the times when we are most likely to need heating 

What the Government Says

So, what temperature should a house be? There’s no need to set your thermostat as high as you might think. A recent study by the UK government revealed that the average home temperature is around 17°C.

With a recommended temperature of 21°C, it’s thought that the difference between these two numbers is caused by fuel poverty.

Whilst fuel poverty is undoubtedly impacting the way we heat our homes, and affecting an estimated 2.5m people in the UK alone, it’s not quite as simple as all that.

Some people need higher living temperatures than others, for example: ill people or the elderly. Whilst others can live comfortably at far lower temperatures.

With all the news about climate change, and a reduction in energy consumption a priority in today’s society, this temperature recommendation by the government seems a little extreme.

Most of us can live comfortably at temperatures well below 21°C so there is no need to set your thermostat this high out of habit!

How Often Do We Heat Our Homes?

Most homes in the UK (70%) with central heating will switch on their heating twice a day, in the morning and at night, with an occasional boost when required. Mornings and evenings are when most of us are home from work, and also the times when we are most likely to need heating. 

Did you know that for every degree you increase your thermostat, you could be facing an extra £60 or more on your energy bills? Boilers have to work harder to raise the temperature across your whole home, and if you have electric heating installed then this could cost you even more.

If your home isn’t energy efficient or if you live in a large property, this could cause your costs to spiral even more. It’s worth bearing this in mind before you crank up the thermostat.

There are other options that are preferable if you feel chilly. Put on an extra jumper, or use instant heat, like an infra-red heat panel, to boost the heat in just one room, rather than across the whole house.

LogicFoam Spray Foam insulation is inserted using our high-tech hosing. The foam then expands up to 100 times its original size and hardens on impact!

The Importance of Effective Insulation

A thermostat is only effective at saving you money on your fuel bills if it is set up correctly – and even then, insulation in your home will have the most dramatic impact on reducing your usage overall.

An old boiler and no insulation will simply mean that any heat generated by your central heating will escape through the walls of your home – which is money down the drain!

A house with poor insulation will have a high rate of heat loss, so even if you set your thermostat to 25°C, it doesn’t mean that your interior will ever reach this temperature.

So how can you improve your home’s energy efficiency? By installing more insulation under the floor, in the loft, and on the walls, you can reduce heat loss, and heat your home more efficiently.

LogicFoam Spray Foam

Sometimes, the simplest solutions are the best ones, and this applies to home insulation too! We recommend LogicFoam Spray Foam Insulation, as in our opinion it is the best and most efficient product available on the market. Just keep reading to find out more about its benefits.

It’s easy to see how this spray can effectively insulate even the coldest home-and provide many more additional benefits as well.

With the price of energy bills rising, our spray foam insulation can help you to save money that could be spent on other things, like a family holiday abroad!

Why Do We Love LogicFoam Spray Foam?

Find and Fill Those Unreachable Places

Unreachable, awkward spaces in your home can be reached with spray foam insulation.

We don’t even need to get near the application area – we just point our high-tech hosing in the general direction, and let the spray foam do all the hard work!

Unbeatable Thermals

Spray foam insulation is the ultimate solution if you are spending too much money on energy bills. You could save hundreds of pounds annually, by improving the thermal quality of your property.

We strongly recommend our spray foam insulation, due to its ability to withstand humidity, and the fact that it won’t erode over time.

Save Bags of Cash

Did you know that by using LogicFoam Spray Foam, you could save an average of 35% on your heating costs?

If you own an older property, you could save even more! With the price of energy bills rising, our spray foam insulation can help you to save money that could be spent on other things, like a family holiday abroad.

A well-insulated, thermally efficient home will heat itself in the Winter, and keep itself cool during the Summer months, without the need for air conditioning. So you’ll reap the benefits, all year round!

As we mentioned above, there are absolutely no harmful chemicals whatsoever within LogicFoam Spray Foam, so there’s no need to panic. It’s safe to install, and safe for your family to breathe in

Even More Brilliant Benefits!

Let the Property Breathe

High-quality insulation serves two purposes – whilst protecting your home from the outside elements, it must also allow water vapour to exit your home to prevent condensation and damp issues.

Our product does both, trapping heat in your home, and protecting the outside of your home from moisture whilst allowing water vapour to exit, so your property can breathe!

Sound Proofing Properties

Nothing is more frustrating than coming home from an exhausting day at the office, to be disturbed by loud noises outside.

Did you know that by using our spray foam insulation, you can enjoy reduced noise pollution, improving your home’s internal acoustics whilst keeping noise out? This is ideal if you live near a busy, main road, or have noisy neighbours next door.

External wall insulation can help to maintain a consistent temperature within your home, reduce heat loss and save you money on your energy bills, whilst also reducing the growth of microbial spores

Eco-Friendly Option

More of us than ever before realise the importance of reducing our carbon footprint, and our special variety of spray foam insulation helps you to do just that, protecting the planet for your children and grandchildren.

All materials used in LogicFoam Spray Foam solution are non-toxic and safe for humans. This environmentally friendly foam is totally safe to use.

Chemical and Toxin Free

As we mentioned above, there are absolutely no harmful chemicals whatsoever within LogicFoam Spray Foam, so there’s no need to panic. It’s safe to install, and safe for your family to breathe in.

In the past, when fibreglass insulation was commonplace, there was the risk of inhaling airborne particles which could potentially cause damage to your lungs. Thankfully, there’s no such danger with LogicFoam Spray Foam; instead, it improves internal air quality immeasurably.

External wall insulation can help to maintain a consistent temperature within your home, reduce heat loss and save you money on your energy bills, whilst also reducing the growth of microbial spores

External wall insulation can help to maintain a consistent temperature within your home, reduce heat loss and save you money on your energy bills, whilst also reducing the growth of microbial spores

Maintain A Consistent Temperature the Easy Way

It’s easy to maintain a consistent temperature within your home, by using external wall insulation. Just one application makes your home water resistant – in fact, our product will absorb as much as 95% less water than an untreated wall.

The application process is simple; it only takes minutes to paint or spray the outside walls of your home, which means less disruption for your family.

LogicFoam Wall Insulation

When LogicFoam Wall Insulation is painted or sprayed onto your home’s exterior walls, it may first appear creamy in colour, and it is usually obvious that something has been applied to your walls.

Don’t panic! It only takes minutes for the product to sink into the brickwork, and become undetectable.

LogicFoam Wall Insulation penetrates up to 17mm deep into masonry, creating an invisible barrier, that can reduce moisture absorption by up to 95%.

Dry walls are better thermal insulators than wet walls, because heat travels faster across wet, cold surfaces.

Just one application of our product improves your home’s thermal efficiency, preventing moisture gain, and providing year-round protection from the elements, whilst still letting the building breathe.

Our trusted team of specialists have years of industry experience, and we’ll install your insulation with minimum disruption to your daily life. If you’d like more information about what temperature a house should be, or the benefits of wall insulation, you can contact us at any time!

Benefits of LogicFoam External Wall Insulation

So, what are the main benefits of LogicFoam External Wall Insulation? Here are a few to offer some food for thought:

• Protection for your brickwork for up to 20 years
• Long lasting protection from the elements all year round
• Enhances your property’s exterior
• Provides a sound barrier, and improves internal acoustics in your home
• Reduces moisture, to eliminate mould and condensation related issues
• Easy application, for minimal disruption to your existing routine

Don’t Compromise Comfort: Contact LogicFoam Instead

We think we’ve answered the question, ‘What temperature should a house be?’ But you may have more questions for us that need answering.

Our trusted team of specialists have years of industry experience, and we’ll install your insulation with minimum disruption to your daily life. If you’d like more information about what temperature a house should be, or the benefits of wall insulation, you can contact us at any time.

Our expert advisors are on hand during normal working hours, and we offer free, expert advice. Just call us on 0800 1700 636. If you’d prefer to email us, you can do so at [email protected] for answers to all your questions.

We offer a free site survey, so you can find out whether external wall insulation is right for your home. This can be arranged at a mutually convenient time, so that you can be present throughout.

There is absolutely no obligation to proceed after the survey, although we hope that finding out you can improve the energy efficiency of your home, and save money on your energy bills will be all the motivation you need to use our services!