Q1. How much will loft insulation cost?
A1. The cost depends on the size of your house, however, with subsidies, it will usually cost around £250 to install yourself – which can pay for itself in just over 2 years.
Q2. How much loft insulation do I need?
A2. To meet current Building Regulations you need 270mm of mineral wool insulation. 100mm between the ceiling joists and 170mm laid over the joists.
Q3. How do I find out how much loft insulation I have?
A3. Simply push a tape measure or ruler down the side of a piece of loft insulation until it hits the plasterboard ceiling and read off the depth.
Q4. I have lots of rubbish in my loft. Do I need to clear it out or will the installer do this for me?A4. Yes, you will need to clear the roof of any rubbish or stored objects before the insulation is installed.
Q5. I want to use my loft for storage, how can I do that if it is insulated to the depth recommended?
A5. Your installer can also lay new, innovative loft boards called Supadeck to provide storage space. click here to view. These are laminated boards made from Polyfoam extruded polystyrene and moisture resistant chipboard designed to be placed on top of the ceiling joists instead of the 170mm mineral wool insulation. You will need a loft hatch which is minimum 600mm x 600mm.
Q6. How long does it take professionals to install loft insulation?
A6. It takes about 2 hours for an average sized loft.
Q7. How long would it take me to insulate my loft?
A7. Allow about half a day once you have bought the insulation. Remember - you will need one layer of 100mm between your roof joists if you don’t have any insulation, then a second layer of 170mm on top (cross layered) to comply with current building regulations. Measure the area of your loft and look at the packaging label for the area contained in a roll.
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
Eco homes: Insulation is not sexy, but it keeps the bills down
news source : http://www.telegraph.co.uk
Every year for the next 40 years, half a million UK homes will need extra insulation, new windows and other energy saving features if we are to fight climate change and fuel poverty. The vast majority of our homes were built decades, if not centuries, ago and leak hot air. Eight-five per cent of these draughty, leaky homes will still be standing in 2050, by which date we must have cut carbon emissions by 80 per cent.
Now it's hard to believe that under the cool new white render and French grey-painted woodwork there lurks a plain little 60s box. The house's energy efficiency rating (nearly a B on the A to G ranking system) makes it better than many new homes.
We believe everyone should do what they can to save energy," says Philippe, whose last major TV project was the docu-soap Nurses. "At the very least, this kind of refurbishment can show how much money people can save on their fuel bills."
Dr Paul Ruyssevelt, acting chair of the Existing Homes Alliance, says: "We aim to drive concerted action to save carbon, create jobs, stimulate new business opportunities and reduce energy bills."
He says the average cost of green-refurbishing a home will be £20,000-£25,000, a large sum but far less than building from scratch.
"Despite all the talk about new homes being 'zero carbon' by 2016, the main focus of reducing emissions from the housing sector will have to be on existing homes," says Andrew Warren, a member of Existing Homes Alliance. "Three million people already struggle with fuel bills, spending more than 10 per cent of their disposable income on keeping warm.
"With fuel costs rising, more people will be in fuel poverty by the winter. Simply raising cold weather payments is not tackling the cause.
"What we need is a properly funded Government refurbishment programme to insulate the nation's homes."
01732 461911 The Energy Saving Trust free helpline: 0800 512012 National Insulation Association: 01525 383 313
To get the quickest n easiest Insulation , order online at http://www.earthwool.co.uk and your order shall be delivered right under your loft hatch!!!
Every year for the next 40 years, half a million UK homes will need extra insulation, new windows and other energy saving features if we are to fight climate change and fuel poverty. The vast majority of our homes were built decades, if not centuries, ago and leak hot air. Eight-five per cent of these draughty, leaky homes will still be standing in 2050, by which date we must have cut carbon emissions by 80 per cent.
Now it's hard to believe that under the cool new white render and French grey-painted woodwork there lurks a plain little 60s box. The house's energy efficiency rating (nearly a B on the A to G ranking system) makes it better than many new homes.
We believe everyone should do what they can to save energy," says Philippe, whose last major TV project was the docu-soap Nurses. "At the very least, this kind of refurbishment can show how much money people can save on their fuel bills."
Dr Paul Ruyssevelt, acting chair of the Existing Homes Alliance, says: "We aim to drive concerted action to save carbon, create jobs, stimulate new business opportunities and reduce energy bills."
He says the average cost of green-refurbishing a home will be £20,000-£25,000, a large sum but far less than building from scratch.
"Despite all the talk about new homes being 'zero carbon' by 2016, the main focus of reducing emissions from the housing sector will have to be on existing homes," says Andrew Warren, a member of Existing Homes Alliance. "Three million people already struggle with fuel bills, spending more than 10 per cent of their disposable income on keeping warm.
"With fuel costs rising, more people will be in fuel poverty by the winter. Simply raising cold weather payments is not tackling the cause.
"What we need is a properly funded Government refurbishment programme to insulate the nation's homes."
01732 461911 The Energy Saving Trust free helpline: 0800 512012 National Insulation Association: 01525 383 313
To get the quickest n easiest Insulation , order online at http://www.earthwool.co.uk and your order shall be delivered right under your loft hatch!!!
Monday, 16 June 2008
Summer 'is a good time to install insulation'
news source: http://www.knaufinsulation.co.uk
Summer can be a great time to install insulation, it has been claimed.
According to SmartPlanet.com, installing insulation in the summer months could be a good decision for UK householders.
Although insulation is seen as primarily used to keep heat in, it also manages to keep heat out - which could be beneficial as the summer heat approaches.The website emphasises that it could also have benefits later down the line by maintaining energy efficiency and saving as much as £155 a year on heating bills.
Eco wool is one of the forms of insulation suggested by the news provider. It points out that this is made from recycled plastic bottles, making it a sound environmental investment.
Although the site recommends that an installer should be contacted when fitting insulation, it states: "Some, such as the Eco Wool, are safe to install without protective clothing, so you can leave your goggles, mask and gloves in the tool box.
"A minimum thickness of 270mm has also been advised.According to the Energy Saving Trust, by fitting insulation measuring 270mm thick, some £155 could be saved on energy bills each year.
So why not give it a go before summer comes to an end!! Order now at http://www.earthwool.co.uk/
Summer can be a great time to install insulation, it has been claimed.
According to SmartPlanet.com, installing insulation in the summer months could be a good decision for UK householders.
Although insulation is seen as primarily used to keep heat in, it also manages to keep heat out - which could be beneficial as the summer heat approaches.The website emphasises that it could also have benefits later down the line by maintaining energy efficiency and saving as much as £155 a year on heating bills.
Eco wool is one of the forms of insulation suggested by the news provider. It points out that this is made from recycled plastic bottles, making it a sound environmental investment.
Although the site recommends that an installer should be contacted when fitting insulation, it states: "Some, such as the Eco Wool, are safe to install without protective clothing, so you can leave your goggles, mask and gloves in the tool box.
"A minimum thickness of 270mm has also been advised.According to the Energy Saving Trust, by fitting insulation measuring 270mm thick, some £155 could be saved on energy bills each year.
So why not give it a go before summer comes to an end!! Order now at http://www.earthwool.co.uk/
Go green, save green
news source : http://www.peninsulaclarion.com
As the price of energy drives the cost of living upward, consumers are looking for ways to save, especially in the home.First and foremost, consider having an energy audit done on your home. It is liable to cost several hundred dollars, but it will be money well spent.
It should give you valuable advice about where to start and how to control energy loss from your home.If an audit isn't in your cards, here are some things the FTC Web site recommends.
Starting in the kitchen, consider replacing older appliances with machines designed to be more energy efficient. If new machines aren't in your budget, here are some tips for saving energy with what you have.Is your refrigerator next to the stove, dishwasher or heat vents? It takes energy to resist the heat exchange with the hotter appliance. Move it if you can.While last night's pasta and sauce can look pretty mucky caked on those dishes in the dishwasher, you'll save money by waiting until the washer is full before running it. Two or three meals' worth of plates and glasses should suffice. It takes the same amount of water to clean half a load as a full load.
An extra tip: Don't overload it either.When cooking on the stove top, use pots that fit the burners. Covering pots with lids lets you cook at lower temperatures.Check the household water heater. Some manufacturers preset the temperature as high as 140 degrees, but there's little need for temperatures above 120 degrees. Adjust the dial.Next, consider the clothes washer and dryer. A simple energy saver, often ignored, is matching the water level and temperature settings to the size of the washer load. There's no need to consume a full load's worth or water for just a few items. Also, today's detergents do very well in cold water.Clean the dryer's lint filter each time you add a new load. Periodically, check the exhaust tube, too. If it's clogged, you're wasting energy.Install a ceiling fan to cool you in the summer and distribute heat loitering above your head in the winter. There is something called a "whole house fan," that circulates cool air through the house in summer and vents warm air through the attic.
Start with the insulation. Many older homes were built with too little, according to the FTC. Even if your home is new, it may benefit from an added layer of material. Your costs should be recovered in a few years' time, and the value of the home will increase.
To get started off with your loft Insulation , Earthwool has recently announced remarkable price reduction in loft Insulation.You can get more information on it by visiting http://www.earthwool.co.uk
As the price of energy drives the cost of living upward, consumers are looking for ways to save, especially in the home.First and foremost, consider having an energy audit done on your home. It is liable to cost several hundred dollars, but it will be money well spent.
It should give you valuable advice about where to start and how to control energy loss from your home.If an audit isn't in your cards, here are some things the FTC Web site recommends.
Starting in the kitchen, consider replacing older appliances with machines designed to be more energy efficient. If new machines aren't in your budget, here are some tips for saving energy with what you have.Is your refrigerator next to the stove, dishwasher or heat vents? It takes energy to resist the heat exchange with the hotter appliance. Move it if you can.While last night's pasta and sauce can look pretty mucky caked on those dishes in the dishwasher, you'll save money by waiting until the washer is full before running it. Two or three meals' worth of plates and glasses should suffice. It takes the same amount of water to clean half a load as a full load.
An extra tip: Don't overload it either.When cooking on the stove top, use pots that fit the burners. Covering pots with lids lets you cook at lower temperatures.Check the household water heater. Some manufacturers preset the temperature as high as 140 degrees, but there's little need for temperatures above 120 degrees. Adjust the dial.Next, consider the clothes washer and dryer. A simple energy saver, often ignored, is matching the water level and temperature settings to the size of the washer load. There's no need to consume a full load's worth or water for just a few items. Also, today's detergents do very well in cold water.Clean the dryer's lint filter each time you add a new load. Periodically, check the exhaust tube, too. If it's clogged, you're wasting energy.Install a ceiling fan to cool you in the summer and distribute heat loitering above your head in the winter. There is something called a "whole house fan," that circulates cool air through the house in summer and vents warm air through the attic.
Start with the insulation. Many older homes were built with too little, according to the FTC. Even if your home is new, it may benefit from an added layer of material. Your costs should be recovered in a few years' time, and the value of the home will increase.
To get started off with your loft Insulation , Earthwool has recently announced remarkable price reduction in loft Insulation.You can get more information on it by visiting http://www.earthwool.co.uk
Tuesday, 10 June 2008
Buy Insulation Online with Earthwool
Earthwool loft Insulation is now available at reduced prices.
Earthwool announces significant price reductions on loft insulation. You can order online and it will be delivered straight to your door or loft hatch.
Buy Earthwool natural insulation online. High performance energy saving insulation made with recycled glass bottles available in compression packed for easy handling. Install it yourself inless than 2 hour. Upgrade your home's energy performance certificate.
Earthwool announces significant price reductions on loft insulation. You can order online and it will be delivered straight to your door or loft hatch.
Buy Earthwool natural insulation online. High performance energy saving insulation made with recycled glass bottles available in compression packed for easy handling. Install it yourself inless than 2 hour. Upgrade your home's energy performance certificate.
Free insulation for Gwynedd homes
News source : http://www.newswales.co.uk
People in houses where more than ten per cent of household income is spent on energy are to be offered free cavity wall insulation, loft insulation and hot water tank jackets, funded by Gwynedd Council and British Gas.The Here to Help scheme has already targeted private homes in 28 of Gwynedd's wards and Gwynedd Council and British Gas will shortly be offering the scheme to private sector households in the Llanrug, Cwm y Glo and Penisarwaun areas.The scheme will be launched at Llanrug Primary School, on Tuesday June 24 with an exhibition of information.
Earthwool has also introduced tremendous price reductions on Loft Insulation. More info on this can be found on their website http://www.earthwool.co.uk
People in houses where more than ten per cent of household income is spent on energy are to be offered free cavity wall insulation, loft insulation and hot water tank jackets, funded by Gwynedd Council and British Gas.The Here to Help scheme has already targeted private homes in 28 of Gwynedd's wards and Gwynedd Council and British Gas will shortly be offering the scheme to private sector households in the Llanrug, Cwm y Glo and Penisarwaun areas.The scheme will be launched at Llanrug Primary School, on Tuesday June 24 with an exhibition of information.
Earthwool has also introduced tremendous price reductions on Loft Insulation. More info on this can be found on their website http://www.earthwool.co.uk
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