Re: Loft Insulation

["Simon McCaughey" <simonmcc@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Was this meant for the uk selfbuild list, rather than the home
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On 10/04/06, Mark Golledge <markgolledge@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> We've currently got 1/2 an inch of insulation in our loft.
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> The loft is partially boarded although only chipboard I think.
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> Does it usually work out cheaper to lay loft insulation yourself? Been
> quoted around the =A3220.00 mark.
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> Given that the joists are relatively low I'm going to have to lay
> insulation over the top of the joists (or raise them). Does anyone
> know how to raise joists - is it simply a case of securing extra wood
> on top of the existing joists or is it going to be a builders job?
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> Also, in a few years time we may think about converting the loft - if
> we get a conversion done would they tear up all the insulation?
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> Just trying to think what is going to be cheapest and the most
> practical solution for the future.
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> Thanks.
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