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I am going to insulate my loft, but the wiring up there is a complete mess!
I have lots of wires with no slack, cutting diagonally over the joists some through them. I also have wires clipped running along the joists.
I really want to put insulation down between the joists, but know you're not supposed to cover wires with insulation.
What are my options? I've thought of:
1. Asking an electrician to rewire the whole home, and putting the wires on the rafters (will the cold affect them? I am only insulating the floor).
2. Asking the electrician to cut the wires in the middle, bring them up off the joists and add 2 large junction boxes with extra wiring in the middle
3. Tempt fate and insulate over them (I've read something about "derating"?)
3. Give up and wear socks.
Any thoughts appreciated!!!
I have lots of wires with no slack, cutting diagonally over the joists some through them. I also have wires clipped running along the joists.
I really want to put insulation down between the joists, but know you're not supposed to cover wires with insulation.
What are my options? I've thought of:
1. Asking an electrician to rewire the whole home, and putting the wires on the rafters (will the cold affect them? I am only insulating the floor).
2. Asking the electrician to cut the wires in the middle, bring them up off the joists and add 2 large junction boxes with extra wiring in the middle
3. Tempt fate and insulate over them (I've read something about "derating"?)
3. Give up and wear socks.
Any thoughts appreciated!!!