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The types of roofing system insulation available depend upon the kind of roofing system that it will certainly be utilized with. With an angled roof, either warm or chilly loft space insulation can be appropriate. Cold loft space insulation is the most inexpensive choice, simply including placing insulation over wood joists. However, as this only prevents warm running away the living location of the house, it isn't suitable for those seeking to hidden the loft right into a space. Warm loft space insulation is positioned directly under the roof, and also therefore will maintain the loft room at a continuous temperature level throughout the year. As such, it is excellent if the loft is used as a space. Warm loft insulation is available in various kinds, be it glass-wool or polystyrene. Spray foams can also be made use of, but sometimes might be inappropriate.

 

Types of loft insulation

Blanket Insulation

The most common form of loft space insulation, this is available in rolls of rock, glass or mineral fibre (we use Earthwool by Knauf which is a truly great eco-friendly option), or else foil-backed felt. It's normally the most inexpensive choice and also good all-purpose insulation, particularly for between joists. It's the easiest type to fit but isn't suitable for the roofing system.

 

Loose-fill Insulation

This kind of insulation contains a loosened, light-weight, product, such as cork granules, cellulose fiber, mineral wool or even recycled paper. It can be used to top up existing insulation or on its own. The major downside is it isn't extremely protected as well as can be truly untidy!

 

Sheet Insulation

Firm boards of either synthetic or natural materials, this is the best solution for shielding the bottom of your roofing. The boards provide extremely efficient insulation for your loft room and can likewise be decorated over. The disadvantage is that sheet insulation often tends to be one of the most costly kind.

 

Blown-fibre Insulation

Loosened materials of various kinds blown in between joists, this is optimal for hard-to-get-at areas however doesn't use a full solution, especially in a draughty loft space. It's likewise expensive and needs to be installed by a expert.

 

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Average Loft insulation cost in Poole

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 Poole 2024

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

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Poole

Located in Dorset, the southern coast town of Poole offers a population of just about 140,000. The town was formerly a crucial port specifically for the wool trade and settlement dates back as far as the Iron Age. The area continues to be a popular tourist destination with the sizeable natural harbour and cross-Channel freight. Find the best companies in Poole to ensure of getting the right price for your next property improvements.

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BAU UK Ltd

11 review(s)
Based: in Petersfield, GU31 4AD

BAU UK are a complete home improvements specialists located in the South Coast, with focuses ranging from windows and doors to insulation and solar. Fully accredited, insured and trained in the latest technologies, our team can offer leading services...

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Paul A., BH15
5

Insulation | Loft / Roof in Poole

Prompt response, pleasant and courteous contact, reasonably priced, work satisfactorily completed the next day. A pleasi...

Metropolitan Insulation

6 review(s)
Based: in London, N5 5DU

Usemyloft is a superior form of loft insulation. It is permanent unlike conventional fibreglass/mineral wool which deteriates and renders your loft floor unusable. We insulate under the roof in the rafters,keeping the heat out in summer and creating ...

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Funke A., SO23
4

Insulation | Loft / Roof in Winchester

home appointment due tomorrow, but phone quotation also availible

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FAQs

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.
how to insulate a loft?

Do you know about 25 percent of heat that escapes from an uninsulated house are lost through the roof? Fortunately, roof insulation is something that can done by all DIYers irrespective of their experience levels. However, if you happen to lack the confidence necessary to pull off this, then it’s strongly recommended that you hire the services of a professional who can guarantee the best results and also save you time and money that could arise from potential cost mistakes. Let’s take a look!

  • Clear out all clutter. This involves taking out all the rubbish and clutter from the loft. In order to work effectively, you’ll need a totally clear and empty loft space.
  • Ensure that there’s sufficient insulation. The importance of a good ventilation cannot be overstated. Poor ventilation will result in forming of condensation and this condensation can make the roof timbers rot and compromise the structural integrity of the entire roof. If there are no roof windows which is the easiest way to provide a loft ventilation, the next best option would be to follow the loft floor along to the point where the roof comes down to meet it. There should be a gap at this point, also referred to as the eaves, between the outside wall and the underside of the roof.
  • Measure your loft area. Take a measurement of the loft space in order to calculate the amount of insulation as well as the type you need. If you’re not sure, always get more that it’s required as skimming on the amount you use will only back fire in form of increased energy costs
  • Check for water pipes.

 

To get started, simply make sure all cracks and gaps in the ceiling are filled using a standard filler or decorator caulk. Once done, clean the gaps in the joists and even to the point of hovering all the dust up. Finally,check for the hazards that can cause you problems before laying the loft insulation.

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 thick should loft insulation be?

Over the years there has been an increase in the recommended thickness of loft insulation by the government. Obviously, the reason behind this is pretty simply - the thicker the layer of your loft insulation the bigger your savings. The UK government is very keen to every house in the country to have loft insulation fitted where possible as it helps to minimize the heating demands of these properties. Households get to benefit from loft insulation in so many ways which includes reduced energy energy bills as well as having a home that stays at a more comfortable temperature for longer.

 

Generally, for the government energy efficiency is crucial as it implies that the highest demand ( which is usually the time of the day when gas or electricity use is at its peak ) reduces, since each building requires slightly less energy. Overall, that ultimately implies that new power plants don’t have to be built which is some nice cost savings for the government.

 

In the 1980’s, any thickness of loft insulation from 25 mm to 50 mm was considered the standard. But then, building regulations stated that homes should have as much as 100 mm of loft insulation. Over time, this gradually increased to 270mm for new builds and also recommended for other properties, although not essential. As a result of this, there’s always a need to check how much insulation you currently have in your loft before you decide to purchase more. You may discover that you already have something within the range of 20 mm to 200 mm up there and knowing this and the insulation values will assist in determining how much more you’ll need to purchase, if any at all. You should also note that some modern materials can offer the same thermal insulation whilst not being as thick.

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