Is it easy to insulate the loft myself?

Baby_A

Hi,

My loft needs insulation, money is tight and I was wondering if I can insulate myself or is it complicated to do? I want to store a few things up in the loft but wanted to have it insulated first and boarded.

Has anyone done this themselves, is it easy to do? Please advise

Browntoa

modern stuff is wrapped in foil, just unroll between the joists and cut with a stanley knife if too long

easy !!!

evenif its the itchy old stuff its just as easy

guide here

http://www.diydata.com/projects/loft_insulation/loft_insulation.htm

Nobleck

Insulating a loft is easy as long as you are reasonably flexible.
Wear a dust mask and paper overalls, goggle are optional(glass fibre itches like hell).
When boarding out your loft, be sure to leave air gaps around the perimeter of the loft to allow airflow, if you do not the loft will sweat and everything will become damp and fusty.

Good luck!

Avoriaz

Nobleck wrote:

Insulating a loft is easy as long as you are reasonably flexible.!

Yes, it is no good if you can do it on Tuesdays only.

Nobleck

:rotfl: Flexible as in muscle joints.

Suzie_Wing_Wong

Hi All,
On the subject of loft insulation......my loft has enough insulation in. But I was thinking, with all the cardboard boxes I have lying around after Christmas, could i break them up and lay them out in my loft to create extra loft insulation?

So really my question is...... Cardboard..... loft insulation or fire hazard?

Lord_Gardener

Also worth checking if can get any grants/subsidised costs towards your insulation

http://www.heatproject.co.uk/