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If any cables or recessed downlights are found, jump to the sections ‘How to lay loft insulation around cables' and 'How to lay loft insulation around recessed downlights’ for advice on working around these. It's essential to start doing this now, before any insulation is laid, so that you're not caught out later on. Insulation guards - also known as heat diffusers, loft caps or loft covers, they protect any recessed light fittings from overheating underneath the insulation. Buy as many as needed.

I'm with you Furts, I only said semi permeable as I expected some "expert" to come along and say it's permeable. Step 5 – Lay and Fix Remaining Timbers: With the first timber fixed, measure out along the existing joist 400mm and make a mark. Do this for all other joists and then cut another timber to length and screw it down ensuring that its centre is over each of the 400mm marks. Repeat this for the remaining timbersWhen it comes to screwing loft boards down, each screw should be countersunk and a pilot hole drilled. Please note that we cannot work out quotes for you, please use the information above/in the picture provided by Loft Legs. The horizontal rafter, or ceiling joist timbers in your loft are there purely to hold up the ceiling below, not carry weights beyond normal domestic storage items. Types of Loft Boarding and Flooring Whats happening in this case is that the moisture has been found in effect trying to permeate the boarding, next stop mould followed by rot.

There are, however, some points to be aware of in that it doesn’t allow you to lay the recommended minimum of 270mm of insulation as the joists depth is only a maximum of 100mm. Simply flex the tray at crease and position into eaves between rafters from inside the loft with the ridges facing towards the underlay. Push the insulation material up to the tray to hold it in place. Ensure that the insulation material does not touch the roofing underlay. We’ll show you how to work these out in the sections below. How to calculate the required thermal resistance of loft floor insulation

If there are any recessed downlights underneath the base layer – jump to the section ‘How to lay loft insulation around recessed downlights’. Step 7 The belt and braces approach here is to always install a fire hood over the fitting to protect any loft insulation from the heat generated by the light. This is certainly the case for any halogen lights as these typically generate a great deal of heat. If you are about to board your loft, you’re probably looking for the price. Adding a loft board you also adding value to your property - that is a fact. If you look from this point of view it won’t cost you much.

Loft insulation is an effective way to reduce heat loss and save on your fuel bills. Here we will show you how to fit loft insulation rolls, as well as how to insulate pipes and cold-water tanks Chipboard loft boards generally have a tongue and groove construction which allows them to neatly slot together. Standard loft boards come in 3 different sizes: Can be retrofitted to your existing storage boarding by lifting the boards whilst installing additional insulation

To do this, use four screws per board, one in each corner. Carefully position so that the boards are secured through the centre of each joist and away from any cables or pipes.

Step 1 – Clear the Area: Clear away and objects that are already being stored and any dust or debris (bag it up and dispose of it) from the installation area. It’s best to keep the storage area as close to the hatch as possible and board out into the loft The only reason you wouldn’t install more insulation is if you are boarding directly over the joists, but as we have explained, this is not a good idea and should not be done.

Keep your home warm by insulating your loft

The number of Loft Leg XLs you will need depends on the type of loft boards you are using, the distance between your ceiling joists, and the area you wish to cover. Use the calculator here to see how many you need. The Elite heavy duty concertina loft ladder is supplied without a loft hatch. It is also easy to install within an existing ceiling opening or hatch box. Therefore, the Elite is ideal for a renovation project or replacement of an old loft ladder. If using a top layer of insulated loft floor boards – aim for a base layer of loft roll as close as possible to 100mm. On top of this, the boards will provide insulation to bring the combined total to the equivalent depth of 270mm. How to calculate the desired width of loft roll insulation If you have an existing top layer of loft roll that you’re replacing with insulated loft floor boards, roll up and remove from the area you’re to board. The top layer should stay in place next to the finished boarded area. For more information read our project on loft insulation to make sure you have enough insulation in your loft before fixing down floorboards.