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Step 2Roof first please
It's pointless doing any other insulation to your house until you have thoroughly done the roof. The roof is where the major losses are, and heat will seek out the weakest area.
Oh, by all means have double-glazing installed, and fit draught proofing strip. But it won't REALLY make any difference until the roof is done. The current recommended depth for mineral wool insulation is 270mm (www.energysavingtrust.org.uk), and the more the better, really.
As you can see, I've gone for 450mm equivalent SF40 quilt. Plus we already had 120mm of fibreglass on the loft floor and T&G floor panels on top. We should be toasty!
Oh, by all means have double-glazing installed, and fit draught proofing strip. But it won't REALLY make any difference until the roof is done. The current recommended depth for mineral wool insulation is 270mm (www.energysavingtrust.org.uk), and the more the better, really.
As you can see, I've gone for 450mm equivalent SF40 quilt. Plus we already had 120mm of fibreglass on the loft floor and T&G floor panels on top. We should be toasty!
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