merckx Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I'm just passing on what I found out this morning. Loft Insulation Was £50 - Will be £3 at B&Q on Friday. The reason that it's so cheap is that it's being subsidised by British Gas. http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/337202/loft-insulation-was-50-will-be-3-at/showthread.php?t=337202 I've got a large van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Or if you are over 70 on benifits its free including fitting. tanks, pipes and other bits. Failing that pay someone £199 and the gas board pick up the rest for the same job The current rules state 10 inches for lofts 4 inches in the jost then 6 cross laid. SHAMELESS PLUG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 15 max per customer though so it doesn't matter if you have a HGV!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Just add any local to me will need to get down there early as i will be taking all the staff out for the morning to buy as much of it as i can. Even buying trade in bulk i cant get it that cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 15 max per customer though so it doesn't matter if you have a HGV!!! You could aways wear a disguise and go back in to get another 15 rolls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 The current rules state 10 inches for lofts 4 inches in the jost then 6 cross laid. Never understood this. If you cross-lay insulation above the joists, doesn't that mean you can't board your loft (making it very difficult to use for storage)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 i need to get this done but the hole to my loft is about this big | | Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 It's a common misconception that lofts are for storage. It is convenient space though. A civil engineer told me that you should fill up the recommended depth of insulation, then squash it down with boards - the higher density makes better insulation he says. Alternatively if you feel flush you can buy stuff called Space Board which is high-density insulation boarding which you lay like insulation fluff in as many layers as you like, and can board over the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 You could aways wear a disguise and go back in to get another 15 rolls. http://www.carnivalstore.co.uk/showimg.php?id=726&size=lge I'd love you to go in wearing that and say your planning on insulating your Millenium Falcon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 P.s, this could have come useful 1 month ago when i STARTED converting my GF's attic!! Doh, timing hey!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Never understood this. If you cross-lay insulation above the joists, doesn't that mean you can't board your loft (making it very difficult to use for storage)? Correct. Also its the air trapped in the fibres that traps the heat, Squashing it down makes it less affective. They are saying now that a loft will lose uptp 25% while a cavity will lose upto 35% thats alot of money being lost for the sake of a £400 one off payment. Also i would like to add that all these super thin silver backed stuff is crap. If it wasnt we would all be using it instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extendor Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Many thanks for the heads up. Will get busy this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Just so you all know i asked B&Q today they confirmed there is an offer on friday but no details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Correct. Also its the air trapped in the fibres that traps the heat, Squashing it down makes it less affective. Cheers! Is there a good solution that still allows the loft space to be usable for storage? What about putting cross-joists for the second layer of insulation (although that's already starting to be a pain in the a**e)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Thats gonna save me a fortune, 15 packs per customer so going to have to get everyone i know down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Cheers! Is there a good solution that still allows the loft space to be usable for storage? What about putting cross-joists for the second layer of insulation (although that's already starting to be a pain in the a**e)? Yup that would work, have had customers do it before. Aslong as the fibre glass remains untouched it wont mind being boarded over. IMPORTANT NOTE TO ALL Dont block your eves up with the stuff your loft is ment to have fresh air coming in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Or if you are over 70 on benifits its free including fitting. tanks, pipes and other bits. It is just if you are 70 or over. There is a seperate offer for people that are on benefits, it is called Essentials Advance. It offers free cavity wall and loft insulation and £50 if the work is actually carried out after a site visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Thats gonna save make me a fortune, 15 packs per customer so going to have to get everyone i know down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 It is just if you are 70 or over. There is a seperate offer for people that are on benefits, it is called Essentials Advance. It offers free cavity wall and loft insulation and £50 if the work is actually carried out after a site visit. I didnt make myself clear. Over 70 its free On benefits its free, I would carry out all the work for nothing then charge the gas board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I didnt make myself clear. You're not joking there. Over 70 its free On benefits its free, I would carry out all the work for nothing then charge the gas board.. Best advice is to contact your Gas supplier as it is not as simple as made out. Not all benefits entitle you to free insulation each supplier has their own criteria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 You're not joking there. Best advice is to contact your Gas supplier as it is not as simple as made out. Not all benefits entitle you to free insulation each supplier has their own criteria. No offence mate but i do this for a living. If you have the benefits listed below its 100% free in the scheme i use regardless of who the gas supplier is. • Income Support • Housing Benefit • Council Tax Benefit (This does not include single occupancy reduction) • Disabled Persons Tax Credit • Income-based Job Seekers Allowance • War Disablement Pension (must also be in receipt of Mobility Supplement or Constant Attendance Allowance) • Attendance Allowance • Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (must also be in receipt of Constant Attendance Allowance) • Child Tax Credit (and with an annual income of less than £15,592) • Working Tax Credit (and with an annual income of less than £15,592) • Disability Living Allowance • Pension Credit • Over 70’s If you claim any of them you shouldnt be paying a penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 No offence mate but i do this for a living. If you have the benefits listed below its 100% free in the scheme i use regardless of who the gas supplyer is. • Income Support • Housing Benefit • Council Tax Benefit (This does not include single occupancy reduction) • Disabled Persons Tax Credit • Income-based Job Seekers Allowance • War Disablement Pension (must also be in receipt of Mobility Supplement or Constant Attendance Allowance) • Attendance Allowance • Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (must also be in receipt of Constant Attendance Allowance) • Child Tax Credit (and with an annual income of less than £15,592) • Working Tax Credit (and with an annual income of less than £15,592) • Disability Living Allowance • Pension Credit • Over 70’s If you claim any of them you shouldnt be paying a penny. None taken, even with your list above which is correct there is still a lot more to it. I know as I work for British Gas. As I was getting at there are the benefits you mentioned plus there are benefits that do not entitle you to it. So best advice is to contact your nominated supplier and get it from the horses mouth as the saying goes. Which I think is the best advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Cheers! Is there a good solution that still allows the loft space to be usable for storage? What about putting cross-joists for the second layer of insulation (although that's already starting to be a pain in the a**e)? Lay some new flooring suspended from the end walls using 4x2 (for non load bearing) or 6x2 beams (proper job) above the insulation, then board it out. You can fit wall hangers and then slot the beams in at 600mm spacings quite easily. Then put what you like up there..... but it'll be cold in winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 By all means contact your supplier. I mean wouldnt want those carbon points going to waste now huh. I still fail to see how there is alot more too it unless you use your suppliers scheme which differs a little with each power company. I use a blanket scheme called Snug as a bug that is run by Instafibre who then sell the carbon points back to the power company. Unless you mean telling someone "you can have your cavity wall done for free, but due to your gas fire im going to core drill your wall and fit a vent" Always entertaining that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 AR&^HOLES!!!! They have only put 200mm on offer which is no good to the trade what so ever. six square meters a pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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