Did you know that a quarter of the heat in your home is lost through the roof*, if it is not properly insulated? Insulating your loft is a simple and effective way to help to reduce the heat that is lost through your roof, as well as help you to reduce your heating bills. There will be no need to keep your heating on for a long time if the heat stays in the home more efficiently. Loft insulation is an effective process that can last for a long time, and as a result, pays for itself several times over.
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Why You Should Have Loft Insulation?
To understand why you should insulate your loft, you need to know how does loft insulation work? The benefits of loft insulation is something that will be seen all year long, helping your home to retain heat in the cold months, and by using the right kind of materials for the insulation, can help to keep a cool home in the warmer months. The overall benefit of this is that you will see a significant saving on your energy bills. Spray loft insulation is something that can be installed on a roof that slopes, over or between rafters, as well as a ceiling level and over joists. The choice of where to insulate does depend on the space that you have and how the space is used.
The main benefits of loft insulation are improving the energy efficiency of the home, reducing your bills, reducing your home’s carbon footprint, and helping to increase the value of the home. It can also help to reduce internal noise, which is helpful when you have neighbours, as well as a busy household.
Insulating Your Loft in the Right Way
Before you insulate your loft, it is best practice to make sure that your loft has ventilation gaps in the eaves or is fitted with specific loft ventilation. Insulation should not cover any electric cables, so where possible, clip any loose cables to roof joists or ensure they are out of the way when getting ready to insulate. You also should not fit any insulation underneath a water tank if you have one in your loft. Once insulation is installed, it is best to avoid applying weight to the foam loft insulation, so avoid storing items on top, as it can make it work less efficiently.
Ensuring Safety for Loft Insulation
Here are some key points to remember when it comes to loft insulation and keeping yourself and others safe.
- Make sure that power is off at the mains before you move or touch any cables to get them out of the way.
- Do not rush; move around slowly and carefully and if possible, use boards to move from one area to another. Avoid standing on joists or between them.
- Protect yourself with gloves, a facemask, and goggles when insulating your loft, especially if using traditional methods of insulation such as glass wool.
Choosing Right Loft Insulation
If you have a loft that is easy and simple to access and does not have any problems currently with condensation of damp, then it will be possible to insulate your loft. A traditional way to insulate a loft is using glass or mineral wool, which is layered between the joists in the loft, as well as the material being laid at right angles to cover up the joists, allowing the insulation to be made up to the required depth. A better and new way to insulate your loft is with spray foam which provides better air barrier and seals all the gaps in your loft space to provide efficient insulation. This might sound simple, but if you want to know how to insulate a loft, then it does pay to speak to the professionals and get the job done properly. The whole process can be one that is quite complicated and getting the right materials for the job will help you to have loft spray foam that lasts and lasts.
Condensation or problems with damp can be an issue for loft insulation, which is another reason why it is important to have insulation that is installed correctly, along the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Spray Foam Loft Insulation
If you want one of the most practical and cost-effective ways to improve the energy efficiency of your home and insulate your loft, then Icynene spray loft insulation is something to consider. The Open-cell Icynene spray foam is the world-leading 100% water-based Canadian product, and it is designed to insulate your loft, but also air seal your home.
When it is sprayed at the level of the rafters in your loft, it expands 100 times &creates a seal, leaving you with an air-tight roof and loft structure. This will keep your home warm in winter, as well as cool in summer, lowering your bills, and costs up to* 50%, which is something that cannot be achieved with traditional materials for icynene foam loft insulation.
Spray foam insulation also helps in increasing the comfort of your home, as it reduces many respiratory allergens inside your home, and leads to lowering of transient noises in your home. Icynene spray foam comes with a 25-year manufacturer’s warranty and is approved by BBA, IAB, Energy Saving Trust, and ETA.
How Much Does Loft Insulation Cost?
The costs associated with loft insulation can vary, as the size of the roof and loft area can play a part, as well as the materials used. Level of condensation and dampness in the loft area also affects the costs of the loft insulation. If you want to find out more about the costs associated with loft insulation, specifically for spray foam loft insulation, then get in contact with our team today or fill in our form online. We offer a free no-obligation loft survey to access current condition of your loft area and provide your bespoke quote based on the survey findings. We are happy to answer any questions you have too, so get in contact with our friendly team.
