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The sorts of roof insulation readily available rely on the kind of roof that it will certainly be used with. With an angled roof, either cozy or cool loft space insulation can be ideal. Cold loft insulation is the cheapest alternative, just involving positioning insulation over wooden joists. However, as this only prevents warm getting away the living location of the house, it isn't appropriate for those aiming to covert the loft space into a home. Warm loft insulation is put straight under the roofing, and for this reason will certainly maintain the loft space at a consistent temperature throughout the year. Because of this, it is ideal if the loft space is utilized as a living space. Warm loft space insulation can be found in various forms, be it glass-wool or polystyrene. Spray foams can additionally be made use of, yet in many cases may be inappropriate.

 

Types of loft space insulation

Blanket Insulation

The most usual form of loft insulation, this comes in rolls of rock, glass or mineral fiber (we utilize Earthwool by Knauf which is a actually great eco-friendly alternative), otherwise foil-backed felt. It's typically the least expensive alternative and also great all-purpose insulation, particularly for in between joists. It's the easiest type to fit however isn't appropriate for the roof.

 

Loose-fill Insulation

This kind of insulation includes a loose, light-weight, material, such as cork granules, cellulose fiber, mineral wool or even recycled paper. It can be made use of to top up existing insulation or on its own. The primary disadvantage is it isn't very secure as well as can be truly unpleasant!

 

Sheet Insulation

Company boards of either artificial or natural materials, this is the most effective solution for shielding the underside of your roofing system. The boards give very effective insulation for your loft area and can also be decorated over. The drawback is that sheet insulation often tends to be the most costly kind.

 

Blown-fibre Insulation

Loosened products of different kinds blown in between joists, this is ideal for hard-to-get-at areas yet doesn't offer a complete solution, especially in a draughty loft. It's additionally expensive and requires to be set up by a specialist.

 

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Average Loft insulation cost in Arbroath

The typical cost of Loft insulation is £600. Costs differ based upon the materials and the contractor selected. The upper price range can be as high as £690. The material costs are in most cases approximately £150

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Loft insulation installation cost in Arbroath 2025

Labour cost £420
Material cost £150
Waste removal £30
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Arbroath

Arbroath is a former royal burgh and also the greatest town within the council part of Angus in Scotland, and possesses a populace of 22,785. Angus is among the 32 districts of Scotland, found right on the eastern coast of England. it's the tenth greatest for its size, but only carries a population of 116,000 people.

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FAQs

how much loft insulation do I need?

Over the years, more and more home and property owners are beginning to realize the huge benefits that can be derived from loft insulation being a worthwhile investment. It’s quite worrisome the way in which energy bills have soared over the past 10 years and loft insulation is a considerable affordable energy efficiency measure that can go a long way to help increase your home’s energy savings.

 

As far back as the 1980’s, the standard when it comes to insulation thickness was 25 mm to 50 mm which was, at the time, considered to be sufficient. However, building regulations have changed the norm that now states that a new build needs to possess 270 mm of insulation in the loft in order to achieve the required u-value of less than 0.16/m2k based on the standard rock wool or sheep wool insulation.

 

Generally with loft insulation, there’s a law of depreciating returns which implies that the first couple of insulation centimetres will save you many times the cost of the installation, however an extra layer or centimetre is going to add less value to the point where it’ll no longer be wise or worthwhile to add any further centimetre. Therefore, with cheaper energy prices 30 years back, that additional couple of centimetres was not just worthwhile, but with the recent alarming rises in costs of fuel, that additional £10 savings per year has all of sudden changed to £30 which makes it become a lot more attractive.

 

If you already have 270 mm of loft insulation, regardless of the material you’re looking to add you’re most likely not going to benefit from a top up. The cost of the materials and installation will definitely be too high for the couple of pounds it’ll save you per year.

how to insulate a loft roof?

Insulating your loft roof comes with a wide range of benefits. Not only do you get to maintain a comfortable temperature in your house for longer, but you’ll also get to cut down on your heating bills. If you wish to insulate your loft roof, you’ve come to the right place! This process can be very tedious and time consuming especially if you don’t what you’re doing or lack the required confidence to pull it off. It’s advisable to hire the services of a reputable professional who can guarantee the best results for help and also save you some time and money that can come from potentially costly errors.

 

Before you start rolling out, you’d have to make sure that all cracks, gaps and holes in the ceiling are filled with either a standard filler or decorators caulk. You can also clean between between the gaps in the joists thoroughly. And finally, check for hazards that can cause you problems before getting stated.

  • Remember to leave ventilation gaps as you start from the eaves. Then work towards the loft’s centre, starting from the point furthest from the hatch.
  • Lay the first layer between the joists which should be 100 mm and then the subsequent layer should be 170 mm to make it up to the recommended 270 mm.
  • Carry the electric cables above the insulation and work around visible light fittings.
  • Cut the roll in the centre of the floor when rolling out from the eaves on both sides with the help of a craft knife. Ensure that there are no gaps between the insulation and the joists’ edges.
  • Lag pipes as you go in order to prevent walking over the insulation to get back to them.
  • Ensure that the loft is totally insulated
  • Insulate the hatch.
Will insulation save me money on my energy bills?

This depends on the amount of insulation already present in your property. However, adding insulation has been proven to improve the energy efficiency of your home and decrease your heating bills, this is more obvious in older properties or where single glazing is still in situ.

does loft insulation cause condensation?

The short and simple answer to this question is yes, loft insulation does cause condensation. Over the years, problems with condensation in loft spaces have become increasingly common. While this may not be harmful in anyway, when the condensation becomes excessive it can lead to more serious issues taking root in your loft like wet rot, dry rot as well as black spot mould. Generally, the best thing to do if you’re concerned about the condensation in your loft space and that it may rapidly become a bigger problem is to get in touch with a damp specialist as soon as possible.

 

Even though insulating your loft space comes with a wide array of benefits like making the top floor rooms warmer, it’s however comes at the cost of making your loft or room space cooler. Condensation in lofts take place primarily due to the humid air making its way through insulation or other gaps into the loft space and touching a cooler surface which in turn results in beads of moisture on the timbers, lintels as well as the underside of the roof. This is why its always a great idea make use of thermal insulation with a vapour barrier that’s installed on the warmer side of the insulating material.

 

Condensation in loft is caused by excess moisture in the air and lack of adequate air ventilation. Here are some top reasons that gives rise to this in the loft:

  • Extra insulation has been installed in the loft leading to a restriction on the natural air circulation in the property.
  • When the storage boxes or other items that has been stockpiled in the loft blocks the roof vents.
  • The release of steam and moist air into the loft space by hot water tanks.
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