| Loft Insulation, yes that's the number one contribution | | | | takes about 2 hours for an average sized loft. But if |
| everyone can make to help reduce global warming | | | | you want to save money and do this yourself then |
| and actually do something about it rather than just | | | | allow about half a day once you have bought the |
| beating about the bush. | | | | insulation. Don't forget - you will need one layer of |
| There must be number of things running through your | | | | 100mm between your roof joists if you don't have any |
| mind right as to how I can do all this? Believe me | | | | insulation, then a second layer of 170mm on top (cross |
| understanding the whole loft insulation process is no | | | | layered) to comply with current building regulations. |
| rocket science! | | | | Measure the area of your loft and look at the |
| Firstly you must be thinking can I afford it? Yes I know | | | | packaging label for the area contained in a roll. |
| due to economy crisis, credit crunch and | | | | Installing loft installation is a straightforward job for |
| unemployment has made us all extra conscious about | | | | someone who is fit and competent, but there are |
| how and where we spend our money! Good news for | | | | potential hazards that you should be aware of. Lofts |
| senior citizens and people on benefits, for them getting | | | | can be dark, dusty places full of junk, as well as routes |
| loft Insulation is free! And for the rest of us the cost | | | | for electric cables and piping, so it's important that you |
| usually depends on the size of the house, however, | | | | survey your loft and take proper precautions to |
| with subsidies, it will usually cost around £250 to | | | | prevent an accident or injury. |
| install yourself - which can pay for itself in just over 2 | | | | So now you are aware of the simple loft insulation |
| years. | | | | process, all you need to do is get into action and make |
| Second question running through your mind must be | | | | your home warmer and of course don't forget low |
| how long this whole procedure will take? | | | | energy bills too! |
| If you will get this work done by a professional then it | | | | |