FAQ

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.

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.

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.

270mm is the required thickness of mineral wool. If you are use mineral wool between the joists, and Space Board ECO above the joists, the overall thickness can be reduced while maintaining the thermal performance. Also, Space Board ECO 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.

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.

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.

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

The price of Rafter Roll is set by the individual store. Please contact your local B&Q store for current prices and availability.

Space Blanket is sold in B&Q, Wickes and Homebase. However, please check with your local store for current availability. PLEASE NOTE: 100mm thick Space Blanket and Space Blanket Wide are only stocked by Homebase. Space Blanket Kingsize is only stocked by B&Q.

The price of Space Blanket is set by the individual store. Please contact your local B&Q, Wickes or Homebase store for current prices and availability.

Space Blanket should be laid silver side up for best performance.

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.

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.

Space Board ECO is sold in Wickes. However, please check with your local store for current availability.

The price of Space Board ECO is set by the individual store. Please contact your local Wickes store for current prices and availability.

No, Space Board ECO is only a storage deck and not a structural walking surface. When walking on Space Board ECO, ensure you only tread where a joist supports the Space Board ECO.

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.

You can find out where you can buy Space Insulation here

Your local B&Q or Homebase store will be able to give you prices.

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.

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.

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.

Space Loft Roll is sold in B&Q and Homebase. However, please check with your local store for current availability.

The price of Space Loft Roll is set by the individual store. Please contact your local B&Q or Homebase store for current prices and availability.

No, the fibres are perfectly safe. However you should wear a facemask, goggles, and gloves to prevent any irritation.

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