DIY Energy efficiency
Loft insulation
Now we are officially out of summer and the cold dark nights have set in its time to make sure your home is insulated. By insulating your loft properly you could save around £145 per year on your energy bills, which is needed when you consider how much the energy costs have risen in the past few year and they are only going to get worse.
If your loft is not properly insulated you can lose at least a quarter of your heat, that’s a lot isn’t it?
The recommended depth for mineral wool insulation is 270mm, there are other forma of insulation available as well, a lot depends on the size, shape and accessibility of your loft space. Most loft insulation is effective for 40 years, if you have some already in your home but it looks old or thin it might be worth replacing it or topping it up to help you stop losing energy.
Installing loft insulation is fairly straight forward, the easiest way is by using insulation blankets or ‘quilts’ as they are also known. These can be laid over the loft’s area however make sure you cover the whole area any gaps can mean you lose heat.
Other insulation options include blown insulation which has to be installed by a professional. It doesn’t take too long to do an installer will use specialist equipment which blows loose, fire-retardant insulation material into the loft and typically takes just a few hours.
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