LOFT STORAGE LFTSTRPLN002 Stilts Box of 32, Black

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Space blanket is glass fibre wool wrapped in aluminium foil. It offers more protection against itchy fibers, making it more comfortable to lay. It also have a heat reflective foil surrounding it. The simple is yes, if you know some DIY and are handy on the tools then this could be a job you could take on. It’s not for the faint-hearted though and working within any loft, particularly in hot weather, is no joke. It’s something you should heavily consider before taking it on yourself. Remember that working on a shower is notifiable work (you have to notify building control) and it has to be performed by a qualified electrician. We have a project to show you what is involved in an electric show insulation if you need more information. Alternatives to LoftZone Please note that 150mm of PIR foam board insulation is equivalent to 300mm of glass mineral wool. However, mineral is a much cheaper solution. Some people opt for a small area just around the perimeter of the loft hatch. This allows them to climb the ladder and retrieve their items without actually entering the loft. This is fine if you only have a few items to store up there but again, should the amount of items increase, the overhead of extending the boarded area is greater than doing the job initially.

I Want to Increase my Loft Insulation, but how do I Fit the Minimum Required Loft Insulation Material and Still Maintain my Storage Space?The modern trend is to install down lights. However, such lighting does have a negative effect on insulation properties due to the amount of down lights required. Building regulations require a gap between your down lights and insulation. A generous gap ensures the down light will not overheat. Did you know that LED down lights can get very hot too due to there large heat sinks? If your home is more than 10 years old, its likely you will benefit from extra insulation. The largest majority of heat lost from a building is via the roof. The purpose of loft insulation is to slow down the heat loss process. Loft insulation can also save you a lot of money on heating bills per year. Read on: More about LoftZone StoreFloor Other types of loft boarding This image shows how the unusable eaves can be boarded up with access doors included The more insulated your house is, the colder your loft will be. This is because the insulation is slowing down the heat trying to escape your house. A colder loft does also means warm moist air can condensate within the loft.

Usually customers go for standard glass fibre insulation. It is the most cost effective solution. Loft VentilationThe most important thing we can teach you when we are explaining how to fit loft boards is that loft insulation must not be squashed down. If it is, it is virtually useless for stopping the warm air from rooms below entering your loft. This being the case, it is necessary to raise the loft floor above the insulation. This is now easily done with a new system of loft flooring called StoreFloor, designed by LoftZone.