Heat loss through your roof accounts for 25% of the total heat loss in a home.

Roof Insulation

Most existing attics have around 100mm (4 inches) of  fibreglass already in the attic. A second layer can make a dramatic differance to the warmth of a home.  The insulation isinstalled between & over the ceiling joists, usually to a depth of 300mm (12 Inches).

• 300mm fibreglass
• tanks & pipes left frost proof
• Trap door insulated & draught proofed
• Walkway to tanks installed
• Insulated flooring installed if required
• Wires & downlights left safe

Blown loft Insulation

Apart from traditional rolled fibreglass we also use blown fibreglass. The bags of insulation are put through a central blowing unit located outside in our truck. The insulation is forced into the attic through a tube, where it is blown to the required level. Blown insulation is a superior product to traditional rolled insulation as there are no gaps or joints or pockets in the material. Also, attics that were previously inaccessible can now be insulated.

Attic doors

Attic doors are often left uninsulated and draughty. We insulate all attic doors and draught proof them as standard.

Tanks & Pipework

When attic insulation is increased to 300mm, there is very little heat to prevent tanks & pipework from freezing. All tanks and pipework are insulated. Tanks are also provided with insulated covers.

 Electrical cables & Downlights

Heavy load cables such as mains cables and shower cables are left above the insulation to avoid tripping a switch in your fuse board. Minor cables are safe underneath the insulation. We use special fireproof downlight covers which we can insulate over. These covers also help with air tightness.

Flooring

Where storage space is required in the attic, we can provide flooring. Storage material in attics should never sit directly on top of insulation. As the fiberglass is compressed it loses its υ-value. Joists can be raised & floored so that the area is still adequately insulated (as shown in the picture). Alternatively we can use insulation with higher compressive strength under the flooring.