FAQ's for Lofts

Loft Insulation FAQ’s

What is loft insulation?

Loft insulation is man-made mineral fibre in a roll form. Often referred to as “Quilt” the material generally used is made from silica, creating a wool-type product also known as glass wool. Old style loft insulation was known to be itchy, but modern insulation has been re-designed to be soft to touch and virtually non-itchy. •

Regardless though, it will be delivered into your loft sealed inside a plastic package.

What happens to items stored within the loft space and do I have to clear my loft?

You must ensure that items stored within the loft space-are removed prior to the technicians arriving. Small items such as Christmas trees and suitcases will be moved within the loft by our crews, but the technicians are not able to move either general or large amounts of items.

Please ask if you are unsure.

What If I haven't been able to clear the Loft before they call:

Not a problem as long as you give the installtion company a couple of days notice you can reschedule for a more convenient later date and everybodys happy.

How is loft insulation installed?

The insulation is simply laid between and across the joists. The loft hatch will also be insulated.

What happens to stored items after the installation?

We must stress that once the installers have finished, the joists will not be visible and we recommend that you do not access the loft without the use of crawling boards and only still if you are aware of the exact position of the joists.

We do not recommend replacing stored items due to this risk. However if you do wish to replace items, then the joists should be raised and boarding placed for stored items.

How long does it take?

The installation should take between 1-2 hours to complete.

Do I need to provide anything?

No, the installation teams provide all of their own equipment including lights and ladders.

Is there much mess?

No, a small amount of dust may fall from the loft hatch, (depending how long it has been since the hatch was last opened) which will be cleared by the crew and all packaging will be removed from your home.

How much loft insulation should I have? 

The modern recommended standard is 270mm

Is diy the cheapest loft insulation?

With a grant it might not be worth the trouble and all the cost

* Sources the Energy Saving Trust accurate as of Jan 2010