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Loft Insulation Savings and Grants

Around 25% of heat is lost through the roof, therefore ensuring you have adequate loft insulation is essential if you wish to reduce your heating costs. Loft insulation should last for up to fifty years and laying it is a relatively simple job for a competent DIY enthusiast.
By installing the recommended minimum thickness of 270mm, you should benefit from savings of up to £200 per year off your heating bills. The average loft will cost around £350 to insulate, therefore you can expect it to pay for itself within two years.
Laying loft insulation is straight-forward. Firstly lay a row between the joists and then lay a second row at right angles to the first, covering the joists. This should bring your insulation up to the recomended thickness.
If you intend laying a floor in the loft for storage then you will be unable to add the second row of loft inslation across the joists. Therefore lay the first row of loft insulation between the joists and then screw insulation boards on to the joists. On top of the insulation boards screw the wooden flooring. It is now possible to buy insulation board already fixed to wooden flooring. You could also insulate between the roof rafters to reduce additonal heat loss.
It is also worth insulating the loft hatch to prevent cold draughts.
If your loft is difficult to access, then insulation can also be blown loose into the loft by a specialist installer.

Loft Insulation Grants

Loft insulation grants are often available dependant upon your personal circumstances, with the elderly, disabled and those on benefits able to claim a significant part of the insallation cost. Loft insulation grants usually require a registered installer to carry out the work. The installer will often claim the grant on your behalf once the work has been carried out.

Free and Cheap Loft Insulation

To encourage energy saving leading DIY stores often offer free or cheap loft insulation promotions. This is ideal if you intend laying your own loft insulation. Regular offers include buy two rolls of insulation, get one roll free and energy saving awareness days when rolls are sold for a nominal amount.