Installing loft installation – or topping up what you already have – can reduce the amount of heat your home loses by up to 25%. Loft insulation can also help reduce damp and condensation in your home, plus you’ll use less energy to keep your home warm, potentially saving you hundreds of pounds on your energy bills.

Loft insulation is important as heat will always flow from a warm area to a cold one as hot air rises. The colder it is outside, the faster heat from your home will escape into the surrounding air and up through the roof.Insulation makes it much more difficult for heat to escape by providing an insulating layer filled with air pockets. Air is a poor conductor of heat, so the heat is trapped inside, rather than escaping through the roof.Loft insulation is effective for up to 40 years, so you can take advantage of both immediate cost-savings and significant long-term financial benefits.

Current building regulations recommend a minimum depth of 270mm, so it’s not surprising that many older homes do not comply with current regulations.