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Loft & Roof Insulation in Harpenden

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The sorts of roof covering insulation offered depend on the kind of roofing that it will certainly be made use of with. With a pitched roof covering, either cozy or cool loft space insulation can be suitable. Cold loft insulation is the cheapest choice, simply involving positioning insulation over wooden joists. Nonetheless, as this only prevents warmth getting away the living location of the house, it isn't suitable for those looking to hidden the loft into a home. Cozy loft insulation is put straight under the roof covering, and hence will certainly keep the loft room at a continuous temperature over the training course of the year. Because of this, it is perfect if the loft is utilized as a living area. Cozy loft space insulation can be found in various types, be it glass-wool or polystyrene. Spray foams can also be used, however in many cases might be inappropriate.

 

Kinds of loft space insulation

Blanket Insulation

The most usual form of loft insulation, this comes in rolls of rock, glass or mineral fiber (we use Earthwool by Knauf which is a actually great eco-friendly choice), or else foil-backed felt. It's normally the least expensive alternative and also excellent all-purpose insulation, especially for in between joists. It's the simplest kind to fit however isn't ideal for the roof.

 

Loose-fill Insulation

This kind of insulation includes a loosened, light-weight, material, such as cork granules, cellulose fibre, mineral woollen or perhaps recycled paper. It can be used to cover up existing insulation or on its own. The primary drawback is it isn't very secure as well as can be really messy!

 

Sheet Insulation

Company boards of either synthetic or natural materials, this is the very best option for shielding the underside of your roof covering. The boards offer very efficient insulation for your loft area as well as can likewise be enhanced over. The disadvantage is that sheet insulation has a tendency to be one of the most expensive type.

 

Blown-fibre Insulation

Loose materials of various kinds blown in between joists, this is suitable for hard-to-get-at locations however doesn't supply a complete service, particularly in a draughty loft space. It's additionally costly and needs to be mounted by a specialist.

 

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Average Loft insulation cost in Harpenden

The typical cost of Loft insulation is £600. Costs differ based upon the materials and the contractor selected. The upper price range can be as high as £690. The material costs are in most cases approximately £150

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Loft insulation installation cost in Harpenden 2024

Labour cost £420
Material cost £150
Waste removal £30
Time frame: 1-3 days

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We noted 1,026 requests for home quotes within Harpenden. Of these quote requests the number of loft insulation quotes in Harpenden was 40. Quotatis would have been able to match these customers with as many as 4 suitable fitters who were available for work within Harpenden during that time. Request a free home survey from reputable companies within Harpenden.

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Harpenden

Harpenden is a town in Hertfordshire, England. The town's population is just under 30,000. Harpenden is a relatively affluent commuter town, with a direct rail connection into London and property prices are well above double the national average. Geographically it is located between two much larger neighbouring towns: Luton and St Albans. It is flanked by the villages of Redbourn and Wheathampstead.

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16 Dec

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29 May

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Watford - WD19

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Northwood - HA6

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18 Jan

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Edgware - HA8

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FAQs

Will insulation save me money on my energy bills?

This depends on the amount of insulation already present in your property. However, adding insulation has been proven to improve the energy efficiency of your home and decrease your heating bills, this is more obvious in older properties or where single glazing is still in situ.

how much loft insulation do I need?

Over the years, more and more home and property owners are beginning to realize the huge benefits that can be derived from loft insulation being a worthwhile investment. It’s quite worrisome the way in which energy bills have soared over the past 10 years and loft insulation is a considerable affordable energy efficiency measure that can go a long way to help increase your home’s energy savings.

 

As far back as the 1980’s, the standard when it comes to insulation thickness was 25 mm to 50 mm which was, at the time, considered to be sufficient. However, building regulations have changed the norm that now states that a new build needs to possess 270 mm of insulation in the loft in order to achieve the required u-value of less than 0.16/m2k based on the standard rock wool or sheep wool insulation.

 

Generally with loft insulation, there’s a law of depreciating returns which implies that the first couple of insulation centimetres will save you many times the cost of the installation, however an extra layer or centimetre is going to add less value to the point where it’ll no longer be wise or worthwhile to add any further centimetre. Therefore, with cheaper energy prices 30 years back, that additional couple of centimetres was not just worthwhile, but with the recent alarming rises in costs of fuel, that additional £10 savings per year has all of sudden changed to £30 which makes it become a lot more attractive.

 

If you already have 270 mm of loft insulation, regardless of the material you’re looking to add you’re most likely not going to benefit from a top up. The cost of the materials and installation will definitely be too high for the couple of pounds it’ll save you per year.

how does loft insulation work?

A lot of an uninsulated property’s heat is lost through the roof and that’s even more alarming, when you realize this figure is up to a quarter of the total heat of the house. Hence, the tremendous importance of preventing this heat loss through loft insulation which will go a long way to help you against spending unnecessary thousands of pounds on heating bill as well as energy loss.

 

Loft insulation is an effective method to achieve the desired result, however the question is, how exactly does it work? Well, it’s time to find out!

 

Using either a fireplace or central heating to heat up your home, a large quantity of that heat would be lost through the roof of your home. Generally, heat rises and when it does, there’s simply no way to prevent it - it’s just science. Escaping by both the conduction and convection methods via your roof, the heat escaping through your ceiling, into the loft space and out into the open air outside can only be significantly reduced by laying loft insulation.

 

Generally, the added layer of insulation works by trapping the heat inside the room below the loft so as to enable the air within your house to stay warmer for longer. What’s more? The layer of insulation also keeps cold air from the outside from entering your home. As a result, you don’t have to heat your home as much in order to achieve the same temperature for each individual room. Over time, just by doing this you can potentially save hundreds pounds. Getting it installed in your home may actually seem a bit expensive at first, but it’s something that’ll eventually pay off.

how thick should loft insulation be?

Over the years there has been an increase in the recommended thickness of loft insulation by the government. Obviously, the reason behind this is pretty simply - the thicker the layer of your loft insulation the bigger your savings. The UK government is very keen to every house in the country to have loft insulation fitted where possible as it helps to minimize the heating demands of these properties. Households get to benefit from loft insulation in so many ways which includes reduced energy energy bills as well as having a home that stays at a more comfortable temperature for longer.

 

Generally, for the government energy efficiency is crucial as it implies that the highest demand ( which is usually the time of the day when gas or electricity use is at its peak ) reduces, since each building requires slightly less energy. Overall, that ultimately implies that new power plants don’t have to be built which is some nice cost savings for the government.

 

In the 1980’s, any thickness of loft insulation from 25 mm to 50 mm was considered the standard. But then, building regulations stated that homes should have as much as 100 mm of loft insulation. Over time, this gradually increased to 270mm for new builds and also recommended for other properties, although not essential. As a result of this, there’s always a need to check how much insulation you currently have in your loft before you decide to purchase more. You may discover that you already have something within the range of 20 mm to 200 mm up there and knowing this and the insulation values will assist in determining how much more you’ll need to purchase, if any at all. You should also note that some modern materials can offer the same thermal insulation whilst not being as thick.

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