Before After Before After What we found The loft insulation was thin and patchy, with old debris left between the joists.
What we did Removed 35m² of old insulation and debris, back to the bare joists Laid 100mm of mineral wool between the joists Cross-laid 200mm over the top, for a full 300mm Kept the eaves clear so the roof space stays ventilated Bagged the waste and took it away The result A full 300mm of new insulation across the loft floor, laid evenly without squashing it. Finished in a day and covered by our 10-year guarantee.
A check you can do yourself Pop your head into the loft with a tape measure. If the insulation doesn't come up well above the joists, it's worth a look.
Questions about this job Do you remove old loft insulation first? On this Leeds job, yes. We cleared 35m² of old insulation and debris back to the bare joists before laying the new rolls.
Why is the top layer cross-laid? Laying the second layer across the joists covers them, so there are no gaps where the timber shows through.
Why keep the eaves clear? Air needs to move through the roof space. Keeping the eaves clear lets it ventilate, which helps prevent condensation.
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