If you plan on using the loft/attic as storage space, you should lay boards above the joists. The insulation will not be thick enough if it is only between the joists.

It reduces sound transference by up to 50% when used in walls, attics and roofs. Its dense composition, and its application process results in an envelope that is completely airtight. It stops sound infiltration from the outside environment such as traffic or pedestrianised streets.

It prevents sound from being generated within a structure from reaching floors above, below, or into adjacent spaces. Spray foam insulation could reduce the amount of noises generated by structures such as running showers or washing machines.

Spray foam insulation, which is flexible and packed with millions of tiny air bubbles, absorbs vibrations from the floor and wooden members. It also inhibits sound transfer through the floor. Spray foam insulation reduces sound transmission by sealing any cracks or crevices that airborne noises can travel through.

Spray foam insulation also dampens, if it is not eliminated completely, sounds that could originate from beneath a floor such water flowing through pipes. It completely covers the pipes and prevents them from rattling. It also eliminates the sound caused by hot water flowing through pipes. The heating system heats wooded Joists, causing them to expand, creak and groove.

It also stops heat escaping from the upper floors. Lower floors become cooler which, in turn, requires more heat. Upper floors then become too hot.

If the loft has no condensation or damp problems and is easily accessible, insulation will be very easy.

Uninsulated homes lose 25% of their heat through their roofs. Insulating your attic, loft, or flat roof can reduce heat loss and lower your heating bills.

If it’s easy to access your loft and your joists are straight, you can use rolls mineral wool insulation. The insulation layer is placed between the joists (the horizontal beams that make the loft’s floor) and then another layer is applied at right angles to cover all the joists.

To ensure sufficient insulation, raise the floor height so that you can place enough mineral wool below the new floor. You can install timber battens on the floor joists. Or, you can use purpose-built legs made of plastic that fit on the leg and support the floor. It is essential to allow ventilation between insulation and boards in order to prevent condensation.

When you attach the boards to the board, make sure not to squash the mineral wool. This will lower its insulation.

Insulation blocks heat escape from living spaces. Therefore, loft insulation will cool your loft space, which can lead to condensation or damp problems. Loft insulation can be done by the homeowner, but you might need to increase the ventilation.

A second way to insulate your loft, is to install insulation between and over rafters. These sloping woods make up the roof. Either rigid insulation boards can be carefully cut to the required size or foam insulation can be sprayed between each rafter.

Some companies offer to fix a roof that is leaking or damaged by applying foam insulation directly to the roof. This will not solve the problem. We don’t recommend this. Like any type of insulation you should ensure that your roof is in good repair before adding insulation.

If you plan to use your loft for heating, you’ll need to make a room in the roof.

If you’re planning on using your loft as a living room, or it’s being used already, make sure all walls and ceilings that divide a heated and unheated space have insulation.

To keep your home fresh, dry, and healthy, air must flow in and out. A professional installer will ensure that your house does not have any obstructions or seals. When DIY insulation is done, ensure that you don’t cover any vents grilles or airbricks.

If the loft is not easy to access, a professional can install blown insulation. This specialist will use special equipment that can blow insulation into difficult spaces. They might use treated cellulose, mineral wool fibre or polyurethane foam.

Flat roof insulation could help you save similar heating bills as loft insulation. The extent of the flat roof on your property will impact how much savings you receive.

You can probably insulate your loft yourself if it is accessible and does not have damp problems. A professional installer is required for cases where damp problems are present or complex insulation systems are needed.

Cold draughts could be caused by the cooler loft air. This can be prevented by installing an insulated hatch in your loft and putting strips of draught-exclusion material around the hatch edges.

Insulating your ground-floor is a great idea to keep your property warm and lower your energy bills.

Insulating a loft can be one of the best ways to lower your heating bills, save money on energy and keep your home warm during the winter. It doesn’t matter if you have insulation in place, but it is important to get the right amount to make it work.

Loft floor rolls – These are the classic option. They are laid along the loft’s floor. They are much easier to lay than insulated floors boards. They can be purchased as either loose (blanket), or encapsulated (blanket), and can be used to make both top and base layers. You can board them over with stilts to create a raised storage platform.

These are not recommended items or tips that were included in the list of tools and materials. You should ensure that you’ve read everything before you begin to insulate your loft.

There may be some insulation in your home, but it may not work well. This could happen if the insulation isn’t topped up regularly or has been compressed by storage board. Sometimes, loft floors can be as small as 25mm in depth for older properties.

Good news is that you don’t need to remove existing loft floor insulation. You can simply add one or two layers of insulation to the loft floor to achieve the recommended amount. This article will cover more details on the amount that is recommended.

The loft floor’s joist spacings will influence the width roll that you choose. This is due to the insulation being rolled between these beams. We recommend you select one that’s close to the spacing of your joists. This minimizes the need to trim.

The insulation’s required thermal resistance. If you only want to lay loft rolls, there is an alternative method that measures the insulation thickness. You can find more information in the section “How to calculate loft floor insulation thickness”