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Loft insulation and cavity wall insulation just £249 each
If you are in the UK, Sainsburys are offering loft insulation or cavity wall insulation for just £249 each “with no hidden extras”. If you have not already got this insulation, it is well worth a look.
02/07/2009 at 10:58 am
Good insulation will keep the heat in the building and drafts and cold out. The most effective way to insulate your home is to insulate your loft. Most houses already have some loft insulation, but the energy savings will depend on how thick the insulation is.
12/08/2009 at 04:27 pm
Current building regulations require about 270mm (or 11\” in old money) of loft insulation to comply with Part L (conservation of fuel and power). You should also be aware that you will need to lag any pipework in your loft if you are doing this; there will be a danger of them freezing in winter due to the lack of heat getting to the loft with the extra loft insulation keeping it in. Water Bylaw 49 recommends 25mm of pipe lagging for 15mm pipes and 19mm of pipe lagging for 22mm and 28mm pipes for frost protection