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Loft Insulation N.I

saverbuyer
saverbuyer Posts: 2,556 Forumite
edited 23 December 2013 at 12:21PM in N. Ireland
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Has anyone had to get loft insulation recently?

I need to pick up some rolls of glass or mineral wool insulation. Enough for 200m2 roughly, 270mm thickness.

Doesn't matter where the supplier is, I can collect. I'm just looking for the cheapest option.

Thanks

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  • tommie
    tommie Posts: 380 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    Had a PowerNI guy out yesterday doing an Insulation survey on the house,
    you may/may not get this done free depending on your circumstances, see here http://powerni.co.uk/saving-energy/insulation/free-insulation/
  • saverbuyer
    saverbuyer Posts: 2,556 Forumite
    Thanks Tommie but I need to buy the stuff myself.
  • motorguy
    motorguy Posts: 22,568 Forumite
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    saverbuyer wrote: »
    Thanks Tommie but I need to buy the stuff myself.

    Try Killeen Hardware / Builders Suppliers just outside Armagh on the Newry road.

    Most stuff for our house came through there when it was being built and we found them to be great - not sure what level of discount they will offer on a one off, but definitely worth a phone call.
  • RTNI
    RTNI Posts: 817 Forumite
    I am also interested in this, I need about 35 rolls of 200mm insulation. Got a quote of £490 delivered from Carryduff building supplies but that's dear compared to the price of the B&Q £3 a roll stuff a few years ago.

    Encon in Belfast (Queen's road) might be a good bet. They are the suppliers to builders yards. I'm sure they would not turn away a cash sale.
    Regards, Robin.
    2011 MFW # 34
    Mortgage starting balance at Sept 09 - £127,224 on 30 year term. Currently balance approx £116,945 (Updated Jan '12)
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  • saverbuyer
    saverbuyer Posts: 2,556 Forumite
    Thanks guys, I'll check them both out. I don't need them delivered, so hopefully I'll be able to negotiate a bit. I imagine the delivery adds a fair bit.

    It’s crazy how much B&Q are asking.
  • RTNI
    RTNI Posts: 817 Forumite
    by my calculations I think carryduff and Encon were charging me about £50 for delivery.
    Regards, Robin.
    2011 MFW # 34
    Mortgage starting balance at Sept 09 - £127,224 on 30 year term. Currently balance approx £116,945 (Updated Jan '12)
    Estimated MFD - [STRIKE]Sept 2039[/STRIKE]    , April 2031 (in progress!)
  • saverbuyer
    saverbuyer Posts: 2,556 Forumite
    RTNI wrote: »
    by my calculations I think carryduff and Encon were charging me about £50 for delivery.

    £50 isn't bad for transport considering the amount of space it takes up.
  • tommie
    tommie Posts: 380 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    on the subject of loft insulation has anyone used this open/closed cell foam insulation?
    http://www.maclennanuk.com/index.php/polythermal-insulation
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