Loft insulation is where a barrier of material is laid out in your roof space that traps heat. It can be either laid between the joists(horizontal beams along the floor of your attic). Or, it can be laid over the rafters (the angled beams that support the roof). The purpose of loft insulation is to reduce the amount of heat lost from your roof. When you heat your homes a lot of heat can escape. The main role of the loft insulation is It works by trapping warm air inside your home, this extra layer acts like a wooly hat for your house. Keep reading to find out the benefits of loft insulation.
Preventing heat loss:
About 25% of uninsulated homes in the uk lose heat through the roof. Once installing the loft insulation, it prevents the heat from escaping the roof. It creates a thick blanket to help the heat from rising and escaping. You can prevent 25% of heat loss in your property by getting your loft insulated. The barrier that loft insulation creates will not only keep your property warm in the winter time but it keeps you cooler in the summertime too.
Saving Bills:
The loft insulation will last for over 40 years; this means that it pays for itself overtime. You should look at insulating your property as an investment- the EPC of your house will also be improved. An EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) measures the energy efficiency of your household and gives it a rating between A-G. When the EPC rating is higher, your property will go up in value.
Saving the Planet:
Having a loft insulation installed means that you are cutting down on your energy usage as your property becomes more efficient- this means that less energy is required to keep your house warm. Your carbon footprint will be reduced massively. As a result of this, your home will be much more environmentally friendly than before.
Noise reduction:
Once your loft has been installed, the amount of noise that was entering your house previously will be reduced. This is because the extra layer of insulation will create a barrier that will stop noise transfer throughout your property.
I want my free loft insulation! How can I get my roof insulation grant?
To qualify for a Government Grant, you must live in your own home or a privately rented property. You can also qualify for free insulation if you receive income-related state benefit or tax credit. There are a list of benefits that mean that you cold qualify for a Government Grant.
Qualifying benefits:
- Universal Credit
- Income- related and Employment Support Allowance (ESA)
- Child Benefit
- Pension Guarantee Credit
- Job Seeker’s Allowance
- Working Tax Credit
- Carer’s Allowance
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Severe Disability Allowance
- Child Tax Credit
- Disability Living Allowance (ESA)
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
What’s the process of getting my roof insulation grant installed?
The process of applying for and getting your free loft insulation is relatively simple. The first thing you need to do is contact us by calling our team using the number 0800 77797224. Or, you can fill out the questionnaire that shouldn’t take you any longer than 5 minutes by clicking the link here.
Next, to guarantee that you qualify for free insulation and a Government Grant, we will require some documents from you. This is to prove that you are in receipt of benefits or are in receipt of a low income which means that you qualify for a loft insulation grant. After you’ve contacted us, one of our advisors will ask you to provide a utility bill, benefits letter or anything that proves that you’re in receipt of benefits.
After this, we will send out one of our surveyors to measure and photograph your property. We will then make a custom heat design for your property to calculate and plan where your heating will get installed. After this, your free loft insulation is ready to be installed!
