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Do I have cavity walls and are they insulated?

ginvzt · 2010-10-01 10:25:00

We are buying the house that we rent, and we are thinking how to make it warmer. It is quite a cold house, and we already know some things we can improve (new external doors and patio doors, boiler). I think we also need to add some more loft insulation, and I think we can do that ourselves. Now, yesterday I had a thought…

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macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite

5 October 2010 at 9:51AM

Laying loft insulation is about the easiest DIY job around-getting into the loft is the hardest part. However it's not the most pleasant of jobs, but it doesn't take long.
I would check if Wickes have a 2 for 1 offer on at present. Much cheaper than the sheds.

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