Insulation
Loft and Wall Insulation
Loft insulation can be any different type of material but mainly comes in rolls and should be around 270mm or above in total depth over the loft area – if you use your loft to store items we recommend using “loft stilts” or “loft Shelves” and let the insulation do its job – it will save you anywhere between 15 – 25% in energy if done right.
Wall insulation depends on the type of structure your home is made from – most properties to around 1910 were solid wall construction so any heat loss will depend on wall thickness – to combat this either Internal or External Wall Insulation is suitable (IWI or EWI) BUT constraints could be in place such as a listed property or a building within a conservation area, so planning may be required. Also enclosing a buildings envelope will increase humidity so extraction of any build up of such will be required to ensure you do not cause condensation and mold!
Finally most properties from 1910 onwards are of cavity build, again insulation may be required if you find your spending lots during winter to keep the property warm – again as with Solid construction above – humidity build up requires additional checks.
