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by JAMIE O’NEILL Director Four Seasons Roofing Limited


That startling fact is why Tam Tonner and Jamie O’Neill expanded their business into the insulation sector in 2009. With a workforce of more than a dozen, Four Seasons Roofing Limited (FSR) also specialise in draft proofing, energy efficient heating controls and solar power – in fact anything that can help householders save money and help save the planet at the same time.


This is considered so important by the States of Jersey, that the Environment Department offer a subsidised Energy Efficiency Service designed to reduce the Island’s carbon footprint.


by TAM TONNER Director Four Seasons Roofing Limited


Energy conservation, which was once mainly the concern of keen environmentalists and extremists, is now mainstream. It’s generally accepted as necessary, if not vital for the future of the planet. For example, few car drivers have to be told that they are contributing to the emission of harmful carbon dioxide gas and most of them try to do something about it. But how many people realise that the average home emits more harmful CO2


in the course of a year, than the average car? 20:20 30


Anyone on income support or on the Westfield Scheme can take advantage of the scheme which offers free cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, draught proofing, and if necessary, free boiler replacement. FSR has just had their contract under the scheme extended for another year, which means their expertise and workmanship has been approved by the department.


With regular clients such as the Seymour Group, the Royal Yacht Hotel and States of States Housing Department, FSR has their work checked regularly under their BBA approved status, which means that all of their cavity wall insulations come with a 25 year guarantee. This is one of the most straightforward ways


of ensuring that householders heat their homes properly, not just the environment. More than a third of heat energy can be lost through the walls of an average house and another quarter through the roof, so that something as simple as draught proofing can easily save £30 from the energy bills of an average house in the course of a year.


The cost of installing energy efficient products can be paid back in as little as six months, and using energy more efficiently by, for example, not leaving electrical appliances on standby can make a


they don’t lose heat through contact with cold air, which not only saves money on energy bills, it can also prevent 70kg of CO2 escaping into the atmosphere each year.


Cavity Wall Insulation is one of the key services offered by FSR and although it might appear to be a simple process, it has to be carried out by experts who understand what they are doing. More heat is lost through the walls than anywhere else, and you can save 40% of the energy used in a detached house by proper insulation. The Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency


significant difference to the cost of running a home. With fuel bills rising sharply on occasions or just steadily at other times, any savings can make a significant difference.


FSR provide a number of services which help householders save energy and money.


Pipe Insulation. Insulating pipes ensures that


provide a 25 year guarantee on all installations carried out by FSR.


Draught proofing. Apart from saving on heating bills, properly draught proofing doors, windows, loft lids and disused chimneys can reduce emissions by around 150kg of CO2


a year.


Loft Insulation is another key FSR service. As much as


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