Loft insulation.

Vara

Vara

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It's an ill wind, the down turn in building projects has meant that I've been able to obtain quite a lot of insulating material at a knock down price.

There is enough to cover about one and a half times my loft area.

To gain maximum benefit should I double layer the fringes or the centre portion of the roof space.

I'm aware of the importance of maintaining eaves ventilation, the loft is not used for storage.
 
I will have mainly 400, and in places 650, the question is where should the 650 be?

Or even does the law of diminishing returns start to apply, and I might as well stack it in a corner?
 
"THE LOFT IS NOT USED FOR STORAGE"

Wish you lived a little closer. My loft, double garage, workshop and three bedrooms are overflowing! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
 
These Celotex people seem to have all the answers, and their techie advice folk are most helpful. Why not ask them?

One thing that comes to mind...... just how do you intend to secure the stuff to your rafters? Two different seasoned professionals have told me that's one of the big unresolved difficulties with the standards specified in the latest Approved Document L1, and specialised fixings are called for. What you 'gain on the swings', you may 'lose on the roundabouts', so to speak.

I'm involved in much the same issue at present. Enjoi! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
 
*TOP MONEY SAVING TIP*

Cut out a square of insulation about 6 inches x 6 inches. Put double sided tape on one side and stick it on your head. Wherever you go, so does the insulation...Simple and cheap.

(Can you tell I've got my City and Guilds Energy Saving Certificate) /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Tim
 
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Consider IEE electrical regulations before burying the wiring under loads of insulation!!!!

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what do the IEEE say, and is there any sense behind it?
 
Surely a loft should be used for storing generations of old sails. Unrolled, with a layer of insulation in between, this not only improves heat retention but cathes drips from the leeaking roof and gives the mice something to chew over.
 
Tip: Remove lagging from below water tanks, if positioned close to upper side of ceilings, to allow heat to rise from below, and lay insulation blanket up and over top of tanks
 
My loft is in a terrible state wrt insulation and this is a job intended for this winter.

May I ask how much you spent and more importantly saved and where and how you saved on the purchase?

If you went to a specific place, do they have any more?

The last owner had put down boards around the entrance so I will have to raise them which should be fun, also forgot as most always seem to, to stick insulation to the inside of the loft door.

As to not being boaty, tch tch, down and give me 20 Colmice! you orrible irk, comin on ere ruinin our forum!
 
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