Loft insulation

In an uninsulated home a quarter of your heat is lost through the roof. Insulating your loft is a simple and effective way to reduce your heating bills.

Loft insulation - what's it all about?

It's never been more important to think about insulating your loft. Without proper insulation a lot of the valuable, expensive energy you use to heat your home will be lost through the loft. The recommended depth for mineral wool insulation is 270mm however there are other materials which require different depths.

Loft insulation is a cheap and effective way to save energy and money at home. A well insulated house keeps warmth exactly where you need it - indoors.

So, insulating your loft - or topping up any insulation you have already - will help to heat your home more efficiently. Using less energy reduces carbon dioxide emissions (CO2): one of the biggest causes of climate change. You will also save money on your bills too.

What could you save? £££?

• Increase in loft insulation thickness(0 - 300mm)

Annual saving per year (£) about £145

CO 2 saving per year - around 730kg

•  Increase in loft insulation thickness (50 - 300mm)

Annual saving per year (£) about £40

CO 2 saving per year Around 210kg

These are estimated figures based on insulating a gas-heated, semi-detached home with three bedrooms.

Loft insulation is effective for at least 40 years, and it will pay for itself over and over again in that time. The better insulated your home, the less energy you need to keep it warm - the more money you'll save in the long run.

By saving energy, your household will produce less CO2. So, adding or topping up your loft insulation is a great way to do your bit - and reduce your impact on the environment.

Grants and Cashback Schemes

There are grants and offers available to help pay for loft insulation - Telephone on 028 867 51049,  we will advise you.

Could loft insulation work for your home?
Generally speaking, your home will be a perfect candidate for loft insulation if it has an accessible loft with no damp or condensation problems.

For lofts with difficult access, blown insulation can be used however this must be installed by an installer.

Find out what to do if you have a damp loft or a flat roof

FACT

If everyone in the UK installed 300mm loft insulation, we could save around £520 million and nearly three million tonnes of CO2 every year.

Find out all about installation: what to install, how it is installed it - and how a grant or offer could help with the costs.

Where can you go for more advice?

Okane Plumbing & Electrics Ltd

can offer you Free Impartial Advice on All Types of Insulation.  As one of the Contractors for the Warm Homes Scheme Northern Ireland and  Ireland and NIE / Power NI Projects we can try and advise if you would be eligible for FREE works or refer you  the best scheme to suit your needs.

Call for an information leaflet on  028 867 51049 or

Call your local Energy Saving Trust advice centre on 0800 512 012 for free, impartial, one-to-one advice on saving energy at home.

If you are interested to know more about insulating your loft our advisors will be able to recommend the most appropriate options for you.

They can even tell you about any grants and offers available for loft insulation. So, it pays to call 028 867 51049