Loft Insulation

derryone

Hi

I live in Northern Ireland and have decided coming into the winter to think a bit more about insulation. Looked online and found loft insulation at £3 a roll in homebase and thought brilliant. Then realised it was not available in Northern Ireland as we do not participate in the same scheme as those in England etc. I thought I would check it out in store here anyway.

Shock shock! The same roll costs £30 here. Couldn't believe the difference. That scheme seems to be a great idea allowing everyone to save money and meet target emmisions.

I looked into whether there was a similar scheme here. Unfortunately as with everything in Northern Ireland they give all the grants for insulation to those who happen to do !!!! all. (not tarring all with the same brush here, I know there are genuine cases). Unfortunately we are in the minority and work, so we dont qualify for the grants.

Any advice as to how I could insulate the loft for a reasonable price?

Cheers

imho

http://www.powerni.co.uk/index.php/saving-energy/saving-energy-in-my-home/insulation-offers/
Have you looked at the above web site ?
Dont know if your earnings are above the recommend
A full free package of loft insulation (up to the recommended 270mm), cavity wall insulation, hot water tank jacket and 4 energy saving light bulbs are available.
Single person household with an income / pension less than £18,000 gross or
Couple or single parent family with an income / pension less than £25,000 gross or
Single person household / Couple with an income / pension of less than £30,000 gross and over 70; and
You must be a homeowner or private renter.
Free Insulation is available up to a maximum of £

derryone

[QUOTE
Have you looked at the above web site ?
Dont know if your earnings are above the recommend
A full free package of loft insulation (up to the recommended 270mm), cavity wall insulation, hot water tank jacket and 4 energy saving light bulbs are available.
Single person household with an income / pension less than £18,000 gross or
Couple or single parent family with an income / pension less than £25,000 gross or
Single person household / Couple with an income / pension of less than £30,000 gross and over 70; and
You must be a homeowner or private renter.
Free Insulation is available up to a maximum of £[/QUOTE]

Aye looked into it, not me im afraid. Married and our wages areabove the thresholds. Not looking for something for nothing, just something more along the lines of 3 quid a roll. Wishful thinking.

imho

Oh i be fed up as well . Ask around in Ireland where other people buy their Loft Insulation from.
Fingers crossed for you.

ch57

You could try B&Q as I bought the space blanket foil covered insulation from there a few weeks ago for £3.59 a roll (200mm). They seem to do an offer maybe once or twice a year here - usually Sept/ Oct. I had also looked at the grants available from powerni but as you say they didn't apply as we earn over the threshold. They did'nt get to the full 200mm loft more like 150mm so you may need extra. Btw I'm in N'abbey.

Shoesandsocks_2

Despite what the government says about helping older people with their enegy costs, I have been told that the government scheme to award warm homes grants will be stopped in December 2011. I was advised to let as many people as possible to apply before the deadline.

CharlieBilly

I assume you mean this for NI

http://www.homeserve.com/help-advice/going-green/the-warm-homes-scheme-northern-ireland.aspx



Am I eligible?

You could be eligible for the Warm Homes Scheme if you:

• Receive an income, disability, tax, or housing-related benefit
• Have a child under 16
• Are pregnant
• Are aged 60 or over
• Have Solid Fuel, Economy 7, Bottled Gas system (LPG) or no system at all

You may also qualify for the scheme even if you're not presently getting any benefits. When you apply, a check will be done to see if you're eligible for benefits and the grant.

Shoesandsocks wrote: »

Despite what the government says about helping older people with their enegy costs, I have been told that the government scheme to award warm homes grants will be stopped in December 2011. I was advised to let as many people as possible to apply before the deadline.