New Posts For Thread: A question about loft insulationhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30669605/a-question-about-loft-insulationI have an aunt in her 80's who had her loft insulated several years ago, and again a couple of years ago with thicker insulation. She now has a firm (reputable) who will do further insulation, but this time doing the sloping walls which weren't doneget a carpet on the ceiling ken.mirrors are so passehttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30669605/a-question-about-loft-insulation?post_id=548165147#548165147get a carpet on the ceiling ken.mirrors are so passeTue, 22 Mar 2016 20:41:41 -0500I think something has been lost here:If she is happy and does not feel cold or have an obvious problem - why do something which will cost the country a pretty penny?Does anyone have a social conscience anymore?(Rhetorical)https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30669605/a-question-about-loft-insulation?post_id=548164567#548164567I think something has been lost here:If she is happy and does not feel cold or have an obvious problem - why do something which will cost the country a pretty penny?Does anyone have a social conscience anymore?(Rhetorical)Tue, 22 Mar 2016 19:13:53 -0500I've lived in enough old houses I was able to buy cheaply owing to the problems listed here to vouch for every word being true:Loft Insulation Causes Condensation and Rots your Roof Timbers!This is another major problem which is starting to affect mohttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30669605/a-question-about-loft-insulation?post_id=548164315#548164315I've lived in enough old houses I was able to buy cheaply owing to the problems listed here to vouch for every word being true:Loft Insulation Causes Condensation and Rots your Roof Timbers!This is another major problem which is starting to affect moTue, 22 Mar 2016 18:47:21 -0500You lost apparently 25% of heat worst case through roof, so if it's already got the mega insulation??https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30669605/a-question-about-loft-insulation?post_id=548162439#548162439You lost apparently 25% of heat worst case through roof, so if it's already got the mega insulation??Tue, 22 Mar 2016 14:33:49 -0500If you have damp a PIV system in the loft should cure it.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30669605/a-question-about-loft-insulation?post_id=548162425#548162425If you have damp a PIV system in the loft should cure it.Tue, 22 Mar 2016 14:32:11 -0500Insulation is a tricky business as it can cause damp in the home, even if it is free. Jeff Howell who writes for the Telegraph is very good on the subject and on other building work. He has written books and he has a website at askjeff.co.ukhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30669605/a-question-about-loft-insulation?post_id=548162385#548162385Insulation is a tricky business as it can cause damp in the home, even if it is free. Jeff Howell who writes for the Telegraph is very good on the subject and on other building work. He has written books and he has a website at askjeff.co.ukTue, 22 Mar 2016 14:27:15 -0500I agree with Saddo.I've seen it on the telly where they spray it on between the rafters, I don't think that leaves an airflow though?https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30669605/a-question-about-loft-insulation?post_id=548161915#548161915I agree with Saddo.I've seen it on the telly where they spray it on between the rafters, I don't think that leaves an airflow though?Tue, 22 Mar 2016 13:09:04 -0500Thanks for the replies, guys. I think I'll advise her not to bother, but on the other hand won't be much upsat, maybe an hour to install.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30669605/a-question-about-loft-insulation?post_id=548160701#548160701Thanks for the replies, guys. I think I'll advise her not to bother, but on the other hand won't be much upsat, maybe an hour to install.Tue, 22 Mar 2016 11:42:07 -0500Best thing I ever did to this house was removing the loft insulation. Bedroom nice and cool in summer, since the heat rises into the attic, as it's supposed to. It's like a furnace up there in the loft in the summer, so any winter dampness gets thorohttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30669605/a-question-about-loft-insulation?post_id=548160597#548160597Best thing I ever did to this house was removing the loft insulation. Bedroom nice and cool in summer, since the heat rises into the attic, as it's supposed to. It's like a furnace up there in the loft in the summer, so any winter dampness gets thoroTue, 22 Mar 2016 11:39:10 -0500https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30669605/a-question-about-loft-insulation?post_id=548160305#548160305Tue, 22 Mar 2016 11:21:20 -0500