As heat rises it\u2019s important to have sufficient loft insulation in place, to retain this warmth in your home and keep energy prices down. In fact, a quarter of the heat your boiler produces can be lost through an uninsulated loft or roof. However, adequately insulating your loft is a simple and effective way to stop wasting this energy.<\/p>\n
And the great news is, once insulated it\u2019ll last for at least 40 years, paying for itself time and time again in the heat retained.<\/p>\n
So how much could you save with loft insulation?<\/strong><\/p>\n With loft insulation you can save up to \u00a3200 every single year (with the recommended amount of 270mm). And with installation costs at just \u00a3300, you can pay the cost back in as little as two years, seeing savings year-on-year. On top of this you\u2019ll be able to reduce carbon emissions by as much as 730kg annually.<\/p>\n If your loft already has insulation in place, it might be worthwhile seeing if you have adequate lagging. If the whole of the UK had loft insulation up to 270mm, there would be a combined saving of \u00a3500 million annually and 2.7 million tonnes of CO2. The Energy Saving Trust says this is the equivalent of 100,000 cars.<\/p>\n Loft insulation for easy access:<\/strong><\/p>\n If your loft is easy to access and there are no damp or condensation problems to take into consideration, then the fitting of loft lagging will be reasonably straight forward.<\/p>\n Rolls of mineral wool will be laid between the joists in your loft and then a secondary layer is used to cover the joists too. This is continued until the required depth is met. This work can be completed by a professional or a competent DIYer.<\/p>\n If you plan to use your loft as storage or living space then you\u2019ll want boards laid over the top of the insulation. Unfortunately, by doing this you won\u2019t have suitable insulation in place. There are two possible ways to counter this though:<\/p>\n Loft insulation for difficult access:<\/strong><\/p>\n Some lofts are harder to access, so rolling lagging between the joists won\u2019t be possible. In these instances you\u2019ll need a professional with specialist equipment to blow fire-retardant material made of cellulose fibre or mineral into the loft. This isn\u2019t a particularly time consuming job and can take a professional just a couple of hours.<\/p>\n Damp lofts<\/strong><\/p>\n If you have damp or condensation issues in your loft then you will need to get this addressed before having the insulation installed. Insulation will make your loft colder and no heat from the home is passing through, making any damp problems worse. Make sure to always get expert advice from professionals before going ahead with insulation in the loft.<\/p>\n Pipes, water tank and loft hatch<\/strong><\/p>\n Once your insulation has been fitted the loft will be colder. This means that pipes and water tanks are more likely to freeze, especially when winter rolls around. Don\u2019t neglect these parts of your loft when you consider insulation and think about boiler jackets and insulation for the pipes too.<\/p>\n Another part to remember is the loft hatch. Strips of draught excluding material around the frame\u2019s edge are a way to counter any potential problems.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Facts & Figures You’ll Love To Share <\/strong><\/p>\n\n