loft insulation

[Russian Doll]

as i have said before my flat is like an iceberg....i need to insulate the loft..but cannot afford to get it done proffesionlly

any ideas on how to insulate it as cheap as poss please guys

its a massive loft on two levels

[Muddypause]

If you have a Wickes nearby, they currently have a 3 for 2 offer on their loft insulation rolls. These are mineral wool - glass fibre or Rockwool type stuff,

Cheapest is 100mm thickness (also available up to 170mm), which is not up to current building standards, but will be waaaay better than nothing. Sixty quid will buy enough to cover about 42 square meters.

Cut the stuff to fit between the joists with a hand saw, while it is still wrapped up in its roll. It will then easily unroll between the joists, and can be cut or torn to fit around obstructions, but avoid crushing it.

This stuff is an irritant - wear a dust mask, long sleeves and gloves, or you will cough like a 40-a-day veteran, and get a very itchy rash on your arms and hands where you come into contact with it. Also, when working up in an attic, expect to get hot and dirty. And (in case you don't know) only put your weight on the joists, not between them.

[baldowrie]

also check to see if you can get a grant

[Annpan]

IMO You should be able to get a grant, check out the est website.

B and Q have a bogof on Knauf space blankets, I couldn't tell you exact costs off the top of me 'ed but we decided to get it as it can be rolled up and moved elsewhere.

You could buy it and put it down, then apply for a grant ... when they come to have look at your loft, you can roll it all up again and stick it in the shed/cupboard/garage/car. Then you can put it elsewhere, or use it as top up, or take it with you when you move house.

It is sealed in a flimsey plastic bag which means that it is alot less itchy that regular rock wool. Though when were putting it into the eaves in our house, the plastic caught on every nail and rough edge and was ripped up pretty badly. In a regular loft it would be really simple to roll out.

Just incase you were thinking about it. Don't use any crazy homemade insulation, you will have to buy a proper fire-retardant purpose-made insulation.