Hi all,
We just been talking about adding some insulation to our loft...
Currently there is some horrid fibre (the itchy stuff) laid between the joists/trusses.... not very thick as the joists are only 3x2....
the middle section of the loft i've already boarded out to store, empty suitcases, and xmas decorations... so can t really do much with that area... however.... The main sides are just exposed to the roof felt, and each end is an outside wall (Detached)....
My thaughts are to use some of that Silver bubble wrap stuff and staple to the roof slopes, then add some more roll insulation to the side area of the loft space. Does this sound ok? What should or could I do with the end walls? anything? nothing?
Also there is an area above the bathroom that has recessed spot lights, How can i insulate over them? Are there any covers that i could get to fit over the light fitting for me to then be able to lat new insulation over?
One last thing, there are cables running over the top of current fibre insulation, can i just cover over these with the new stuff?
Just trying to do our save the planet but here and reduce our Carbon footprint...
Thanks for reading, look forward to the replies...
Rgds
MA
We just been talking about adding some insulation to our loft...
Currently there is some horrid fibre (the itchy stuff) laid between the joists/trusses.... not very thick as the joists are only 3x2....
the middle section of the loft i've already boarded out to store, empty suitcases, and xmas decorations... so can t really do much with that area... however.... The main sides are just exposed to the roof felt, and each end is an outside wall (Detached)....
My thaughts are to use some of that Silver bubble wrap stuff and staple to the roof slopes, then add some more roll insulation to the side area of the loft space. Does this sound ok? What should or could I do with the end walls? anything? nothing?
Also there is an area above the bathroom that has recessed spot lights, How can i insulate over them? Are there any covers that i could get to fit over the light fitting for me to then be able to lat new insulation over?
One last thing, there are cables running over the top of current fibre insulation, can i just cover over these with the new stuff?
Just trying to do our save the planet but here and reduce our Carbon footprint...
Thanks for reading, look forward to the replies...
Rgds
MA