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Loft & Roof Insulation in Braintree

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The kinds of roof insulation available depend on the sort of roof covering that it will be made use of with. With a pitched roof covering, either cozy or cold loft insulation can be appropriate. Cold loft space insulation is the least expensive choice, just entailing placing insulation over wood joists. However, as this only stops warmth running away the living area of the home, it isn't appropriate for those seeking to covert the loft right into a home. Cozy loft space insulation is positioned straight under the roof covering, and also for this reason will keep the loft area at a continuous temperature throughout the year. Therefore, it is perfect if the loft space is used as a home. Cozy loft space insulation is available in various forms, be it glass-wool or polystyrene. Spray foams can also be used, yet in many cases might disagree.

 

Kinds of loft insulation

Blanket Insulation

One of the most usual type of loft insulation, this can be found in rolls of rock, glass or mineral fibre (we make use of Earthwool by Knauf which is a really good eco-friendly choice), or else foil-backed felt. It's usually the cheapest choice and good all-purpose insulation, specifically for in between joists. It's the most convenient kind to fit however isn't suitable for the roof covering.

 

Loose-fill Insulation

This sort of insulation contains a loose, light-weight, product, such as cork granules, cellulose fibre, mineral wool and even recycled paper. It can be made use of to cover up existing insulation or on its own. The major downside is it isn't very safe and secure and can be really messy!

 

Sheet Insulation

Company boards of either synthetic or all-natural materials, this is the most effective service for shielding the underside of your roofing. The boards offer extremely efficient insulation for your loft room as well as can likewise be decorated over. The drawback is that sheet insulation often tends to be the most costly type.

 

Blown-fibre Insulation

Loosened products of numerous kinds blown in between joists, this is suitable for hard-to-get-at locations but doesn't provide a complete remedy, specifically in a draughty loft space. It's additionally costly as well as needs to be set up by a specialist.

 

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Average Loft insulation cost in Braintree

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 Braintree 2024

Labour cost £420
Material cost £150
Waste removal £30
Time frame: 1-3 days

Loft insulation searches in November 2024

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We noted 1,195 requests for property quotes in Braintree. Of these quote requests the number of loft insulation quotes in Braintree was 40. Quotatis would have been able to match these customers with as many as 4 suitable contractors who were available for work in Braintree during those times. Ask for a free home survey from trustworthy companies in Braintree.

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Braintree

The Essex town of Braintree has close to 42,000 residents, situated in the East of England, just 10 miles from Chelmsford and 15 miles from Colchester. Braintree is also near to the villages of Black Notley, Cressing, Felsted and Rayne. If you're thinking about household enhancements in the future, be sure to only work with trustworthy companies in the region to be sure the best price plus a top quality finish.

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FAQs

How long does it take to install insulation?

How long it takes to install insulation will depend on the size of your property. In general, loft and cavity wall insulation can be installed in a day or two. External wall insulation will usually take longer to install. The rep or installer will be able to advise you when quoting for the job how long this will be.

Is loft insulation flammable?

When thinking about the right insulation material for your loft, some of the first few things that comes to mind is the various properties of that material as well as how good they fit with your home’s needs.naturally, you’d like to ensure that the insulation will be efficient enough to add to the overall energy efficiency of your home, however there are also other features that may not get as much attention but also happens to be equally important. As the primary function of an insulation is to blanket your house to offer a barrier against heat loss, going for an insulation material that’s also fireproof is crucial as loft insulation can burn. Although most insulation materials are fireproof, a myriad of problems can actually make your insulation burn.

 

For instance, fibreglass insulation is produced using glass combined with plastic polymers and is naturally resistant to fire. However, even at that you’d have to be careful with batts that are supported with foil or paper due to the fact that these materials can burn pretty quickly. Cellulose, on the other hand, is not fireproof and is required to be treated by other flame retardants in order to help reduce combustion. Some of the best insulation materials that are resistant to fire includes the following:

  • Fibre glass. This is made of glass that’s spun into fibres, then combined using plastic polymers. As a result, fiberglass insulation is naturally resistant to fire.
  • Mineral wool. Having a high melting temperature, this insulation material happens to be a great fit for thermal applications due to its superior fire resistant properties. In fact, mineral wool is still naturally non-combustible even if composed of recycled iron and steel by-products, or from actual mineral rock itself.
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 does loft insulation work?

A lot of an uninsulated property’s heat is lost through the roof and that’s even more alarming, when you realize this figure is up to a quarter of the total heat of the house. Hence, the tremendous importance of preventing this heat loss through loft insulation which will go a long way to help you against spending unnecessary thousands of pounds on heating bill as well as energy loss.

 

Loft insulation is an effective method to achieve the desired result, however the question is, how exactly does it work? Well, it’s time to find out!

 

Using either a fireplace or central heating to heat up your home, a large quantity of that heat would be lost through the roof of your home. Generally, heat rises and when it does, there’s simply no way to prevent it - it’s just science. Escaping by both the conduction and convection methods via your roof, the heat escaping through your ceiling, into the loft space and out into the open air outside can only be significantly reduced by laying loft insulation.

 

Generally, the added layer of insulation works by trapping the heat inside the room below the loft so as to enable the air within your house to stay warmer for longer. What’s more? The layer of insulation also keeps cold air from the outside from entering your home. As a result, you don’t have to heat your home as much in order to achieve the same temperature for each individual room. Over time, just by doing this you can potentially save hundreds pounds. Getting it installed in your home may actually seem a bit expensive at first, but it’s something that’ll eventually pay off.

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