Loft Insulation

A simple, effective and quick way to lower bills

What is loft insulation?

Twenty-five percent of heat is lost through your roof. Loft insulation is a simple, quick and effective way to lower your energy bill.

Loft insulation involves adding insulating material between the joists in your roof or loft.

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Benefits of loft insulation

There are many benefits to loft insulation including:

  • Reduces heat loss through your roof
  • Prevents cold air from entering the building
  • Your homes temperature is more consistent
  • Lowers buildings carbon footprint
  • Noise reduction from outside
  • Improved fire safety

Disadvantages of loft insulation

Disadvantages of loft insulation include:

  • Can compact over time
  • Maybe attractive to pests
  • Vulnerable to moisture
  • Inhalation hazard when installing
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Is your home suitable for loft insulation?

Loft insulation is suitable if :

  • You don’t have any
  • You can access your loft
  • You have not had insulation removed in the last 6 months
  • Your current insulation has compacted to less then 100mm