Loft Insulation

Fibreglass is out

By far one of the biggest energy saving tips has to be insulating a loft. And the good news is you can do it yourself and save a lot of money. There are grants available too, so find out if you can get one, it may cover the whole cost.

When insulating a loft, a depth of at least 6inches (150mm) was recommended. In many older properties, shallow joists in lofts restrict depth for loose-fill insulation, but the most common type of loft installation is the roll.

The days have gone when a dangerous loft insulation was used, and these days a more safer product know by the trade as "Rockwool" is used. With depths of insulation ever increasing the government’s current recommendation allow for a minimum 10” (250mm) thickness of insulation which could reduce heating costs by around twenty five percent.

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Check out all your local DIY stores to find a good price, and remember safety first, don't kill yourself doing this job. Wear a suitable dust mask to avoid throat irritation and protective gloves to prevent irritation to the hands. And don't use a torch, use a proper lighting fitment so you can see clearly what your doing.

 

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