An Introduction to Attic Insulation for the Home

Heat rises, and in an uninsulated home, a quarter of heat is actually lost through the roof. Insulating your loft, attic or flat roof top is a simple and efficient method in order to reduce heat loss and reduce your heating bills. Loft insulation is effective for a minimum of 42 years and it should cover itself numerous times over. If your loft is easy to access and has no damp or condensation problems it should be an easy task to insulate. If entry is not hard and your loft space joists are regular, you can use rolls of mineral constructed from wool insulation. The first covering is placed between the joists - the horizontal supports that make up the floor of the loft space - and then another layer is installed at right angles to cover the joists making the insulation up to the needed level. This can be done by tradesman as well as a specialized installer like Insulation Kent.