Prepare for Winter & Order Your Loft Insulation Supplies Now

It doesn’t take a genius to work out that winter’s just around the corner. Nippy mornings, nights drawing in, clocks about to change, all the signs are right there before us. The news is full of stories about rising energy prices and how heating our homes is going to cost us even more this winter. That means that now’s the time to be doing all you can to keep your heating costs under control. By all means shop around for the best energy price, but also take the time to insulate your home so you’re heating inside, not out.

Counteract rising heating bills

One of the best ways to keep your heating bills at bay is to keep the heat you pay for in your home. And one of the best ways to do that is through insulation. There are dozens of different types of insulation, but at Lothian Building Supplies, we’ve decided to focus our efforts on providing two very distinct loft insulation supplies. They are loft (glass wool) insulation and foil faced insulation.

How loft insulation can help reduce your heating bills

It’s a well-known fact that heat rises and that’s why loft insulation is one of the most useful things you can do to help keep your heating costs down. When you stop the heat from going up into your attic, through the roof and out into the atmosphere, you start to have a much firmer grip on your heating bills. It sounds simple, but it really is effective.

Laying loft insulation

When it comes to loft insulation, it’s important to work with a company who has tried and tested their loft insulation supplies. At Lothian Building Supplies, we’ve got decades upon decades of experience in everything ‘building’ and will happily help both tradespeople and DIY-ers make the right choices for their project.

Laying loft insulation isn’t complicated, it’s just a tiny bit awkward and of course calls for a clear space – which many people find is their biggest challenge. Here are our 3 Top Tips for laying loft insulation:

1. Make sure your loft access is big enough to allow your chosen insulation to pass.
2. Work in a clear and light space.
3. Choose loft insulation supplies that are right for your project and don’t be afraid to seek advice if you need to.

Renewing your loft insulation

While the lifespan of loft insulation can be as long as 80-100 years, things like dampness, a leaky roof or pipes, and general wear and tear can reduce this down to as little as 15 years. The technology that goes into loft insulation supplies is forever changing, but generally speaking, a modern-day glass wool insulation product won’t necessarily be any more efficient than a similar solution from a couple of decades ago.

So how do you know if your loft insulation needs replacing? Here are just a few things that may suggest it’s time to consider renewing your loft insulation:

1. Your house feels draughtier and colder than last year at this time.
2. You’re struggling to keep your house consistently warm without cranking the heating up all the time.
3. You’ve had lots of leaks, dampness or mold.
4. You’ve had issues with mice or other pests.
5. The insulation itself looks damaged, flat and tired.

Loft insulation supplies

When it comes to choosing your loft insulation supplies, of course price is an issue – that goes without saying. That’s why at Lothian Building Supplies we make it our business to bring you the best options at excellent prices. But there’s more to it than that. Choosing the right insulation means taking lots of different factors into consideration. That’s why our experts are always on hand to help you make the right choice for your home and your budget.

And the best news yet? Check out our loft insulation supplies now, order online and you’ll get 10% off plus fast delivery (or you can use our click and collect service). All you need to do is put our current discount code 'GIVEME10' in the box at the checkout.