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1): More than 40% of all heat lost in the average home is through the loft space and walls.


2): The amount of heat lost annually through roofs and walls is enough to heat 3 million homes for a year.


3): 25% of heat goes through the roof.


4): Loft insulation is the most effective way of reducing your heating bills.


5): If everyone in the UK installed loft insulation up to 270mm thick the equivalent financial saving would pay the energy bills fo 740,000 families for a year.


6): Save £95 a year by insulating your loft up to the recommended minimum of 270mm.


7): If everyone in the UK made their homes energy efficient this would save the emission of 45 million tons of CO2 that goes into the atmosphere.


8): If everyone in the UK who could, installed 270mm of loft insulation the annual energy savings would be enough to meet the needs of energy for 978,858 households per year.


Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to your questions

LOFT INSULATION

  1. How much will loft insulation cost?
  2. How much loft insulation do i need?
  3. How do I find out how much loft insulation I already have?
  4. I want to use my loft for storage, how can I do that if it is insulated to the depth recommended?
  5. How long would it take me to install loft insulation?
  6. What sort of clothing should I wear when installing loft insulation?

    7. SPACE INSULATION

  7. What is Space Insulation?
  8. Where is my nearest stockist?
  9. How much does Space Insulation cost?
  10. How can insulating my house help solve global warming and climate change?
  11. What benefit will insulating my house give me and my family?
  12. I make sure my energy comes from Green sources, like wind and solar panels – surely I don’t need to insulate my home to help the environment?

    13. SPACE BLANKET

  13. Where can I buy Space Blanket?
  14. Should I lay Space Blanket silver side up or down?
  15. Should I push Space Blanket into the eaves of my loft?
  16. Should I insulate underneath the water tank in my loft?

    17. SPACE BOARD

  17. Where can I buy Space Board?
  18. Can I walk on Space Board once installed?

    19. SPACE COMBI ROLL

  19. Where can I buy Space Combi-Roll?
  20. Are the fibres from Space Combi Roll Dangerous?
  21. Do I need space between the loft insulation and the roof slope?

    22. RAFTER ROLL

  22. Where can I buy Rafter Roll?

LOFT INSULATION


Q1: How much will loft insulation cost?

A1: The cost depends on the size of your home, however, it will usually cost between £150 and £220 - which can pay for itself in about 1 year.
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Q2: How much loft insulation do I need?

A2: To meet current Building Regulations you need 270mm of mineral wool insulation. 100mm between the ceiling joists and 170mm laid over the joists. However, the greater the thickness of insulation, the greater the energy and cost savings.
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Q3: How do I find out how much loft insulation I have?

A3: Simply push a tape measure or ruler down the side of a piece of loft insulation until it hits the plasterboard ceiling and read off the depth.
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Q4: I want to use my loft for storage, How can I do that if it is insulated to the depth recommended?

A4: 270mm is the required thickness of mineral wool. If you are use mineral wool between the joists, and Space Board above the joists, the overall thickness can be reduced while maintaining the thermal performance. Also, Space Board is a very strong, high-performance insulation, designed to work above, below or between chipboard decking - which means you can properly insulate your loft while maintaining a storage area.
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Q5: How long would it take me to insulate my loft?

A5: Allow about half a day once you have bought the insulation and cleared the loft of its contents. Remember - you will need one layer of 100mm between your roof joists, then a second layer of 170mm on top (cross layered) to comply with current Building Regulations. Measure the area of your loft and look for the packaging label for the area contained in a roll.
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Q6: What sort of clothing should I wear when installing loft insulation?

A6: We recommend wearing comfortable, loose fitting clothing and gloves. Many lofts are dusty, dirty places, so we would also suggest wearing a basic dust mask and plastic googles which are available very cheaply from all good DIY shops
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SPACE INSULATION


Q7: What is Space Insulation?

A7: Space Insulation is a specialist range of loft insulation products designed for simple DIY installation and an immediate impact on reducing your energy bills and increasing your energy efficiency.
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Q8: Where is my nearest stockist?

A8: Your nearest stockist will be your local B&Q, Homebase or Focus DIY.
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Q9: How much does it cost?

A9: Your local B&Q, Homebase or Focus DIY will be able to give you prices.
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Q10: How can insulating my house help solve Global Warming and Climate Change?

A10: Well insulated houses use less energy to keep them warm. This means that less carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, is released into the atmosphere from burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) in our power stations. Global Warming is occurring because large volumes of greenhouse gases - including carbon dioxide - are accumulating in the Earth's atmosphere. This causes the planet's average air and ocean temperatures to increase and sea levels to rise, resulting in increasingly severe weather conditions. This effect is called Climate Change and it's already happening. By improving the insulation of your home, you will be playing your part in reducing the effect of Global Warming.
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Q11: What benefit will insulating my house give me and my family?

A11: Insulation has many benefits:
1. Your home will be warmer and more energy efficient
2. Your should make savings on your heating bills
3. You heating system will emit less carbon dioxide, the greenhouse gas that causes Global Warming
4. Mineral wool insulation will also reduce outside noise and increase resistance to fire
5. Your house will be cooler in hot weather.
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Q12: I make sure my energy comes from Green sources, like wind and solar panels – surely I don’t need to insulate my home to help the environment?

A12: Well done for using energy from green sources. Renewable energy sources, like wind power, produce electricity and Solar panels can be good for providing hot water, but do not produce water that is hot enough for central heating. But most homes are heated by gas, and when gas is burnt in your boiler it emits carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas. By improving the insulation of your home, you will be reducing your energy consumption and therefore playing a greater part in reducing the effect of Global Warming.
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SPACE BLANKET


Q13. Where can I buy Space Blanket?

A13: Space Blanket is sold in B&Q, Focus DIY, and Homebase. However, please check with your local store for current availability.
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Q14: Should I lay Space Blanket silver side up or down?

A14: Space Blanket should be laid silver side up for best performance.
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Q15: Should I push Space Blanket into the eaves of my loft?

A15: No, you should not push loft insulation into the eaves as it prevents air from flowing and removing moisture. Use a proprietary crossflow ventilator or ensure a minimum 25mm air gap.
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Q16: Should I insulate underneath the water tank in my loft?

A16: No, do not insulate directly below your water tank. The warm air from the room below will help prevent your water tank from freezing in cold weather. Do remember to insulate around and above the tank though to prevent the warm air from escaping completely.
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SPACE BOARD


Q17: Where can I buy Space Board?

A17: Space Board is sold in B&Q, and Focus DIY. However, please check with your local store for current availability.
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Q18: Can I walk on Space Board once installed?

A18: No, Space Board is only a storage deck and not a structural walking surface. When walking on Space Board, ensure you only tread where a joists supports the Space Board.
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SPACE COMBI ROLL


Q19: Where can I buy Space Combi-Roll?

A19: Space Combi-Roll is sold in B&Q. However, please check with your local store for current availability.
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Q20: Are the fibres from Space Combi Roll Dangerous?

A20: No, the fibres are perfectly safe. However you should wear a facemask, goggles, and gloves to prevent any irritation.
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Q21: Do I need space between the loft insulation and the roof slope?

A21: Yes, retain a 50mm ventilated air gap between the loft insulation and the roof slope
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RAFTER ROLL


Q22: Where can I buy Rafter Roll?

A22: Rafter Roll is sold in B&Q. However, please check with your local store for current availability.
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