Unless a house has suitable loft insulation up to 60 percent of heat from a property can be lost through the roof. As energy is becoming an increasingly expensive commodity it is obvious that this is a lot of money that is getting wasted not to mention the environmental toll of increased energy demands.  Loft insulation acts like a blanket to trap rising warm air which without the loft insulation would escape through the roof. The great benefit of loft insulation is that it is relatively inexpensive for the immediate benefit that is gained.  Another benefit is that loft insulation can be purchased at most major DIY stores. Why not try ordering loft insulation online and then letting the store deliver it for you. This will save you a lot of hassle and most retailers will deliver for free or at very reasonable rates.

While there are many forms of loft insulation, the one that is most common and that people identify with when thinking of loft insulation is the wool type material that is brought as a large roll. This type of loft insulation is the most commonly used method in the United Kingdom and is known as a ‘quilt’. The quilt comprises usually of fibre glass matting or mineral fibres which have a meshed structure allowing air to become trapped. Air is a relatively poor conductor of thermal energy so this rapidly slows down the rate at which heat is lost through the loft your house.

Another area which is prone to energy leakage is around doors. This can be offset by using draft excluders which act as a barrier to the movement of warm air through any gaps.

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