Loft Insulation Installers
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The green deal will help bring about cheap free insulation improvements to homes and businesses that qualify for a loan under the grant scheme. Installation of loft or roof insulation will provide better heat loss characteristics than lofts which have no insulating material installed.
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Many older existing homes when they were first built have little or no insulation in the loft or roof space compared to modern homes, many have an insulation layer of just 50mm. This is well below the current thickness requirements for present building regulations. To determine if an existing dwelling is suitable for loft insulation an advisor will carry out a survey to see if the installation of free loft insulation is feasible. Manufacturers supply insulating materials in different types, and some now produce them from renewable, sustainable sources.
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Mineral Wool, is the most popular choice, it consists of glass fibre, rock or recycled materials, also known as ‘wool’. This is available usually in a roll which is laid between roof joists.
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Green Deal advisors can only use accredited and approved loft insulation contractors to undertake the work. This is a condition of the home improvement grant. It is expected that the installer will already be registered under a national registered body and hold a certificate, and can provide a free quote.
You may also qualify for cheap cavity wall insulation, to meet the current building regulations standards. The advisor should be able to give you advice at the time when the surveyor carries out an inspection of the property.