Did you know that you can Over Insulate your Loft?

Your loft space presents an ideal opportunity to insulate, helping to keep your energy bills down, increase the comfort in your home and improve airflow throughout. However, loft insulation is not always as straightforward as it seems. It is important to insulate correctly and with the right amount in order to ensure enough effectiveness but not too much that it may start to cause issues.

No matter the type of loft insulation, whether that is loft rolls, blown-in materials or slabs, it is necessary to install it correctly for optimum results.

Problems with Over-Insulating your Loft

Although more insulation may seem like a good idea, like putting more layers on when you’re cold, there are also some negative effects that you may need to consider. For example, if you put on multiple jumps and coats and t-shirts you can feel suffocated with too many layers. This is similar to your loft too. With too much insulation installed you can negatively affect the airflow throughout your property. This may be especially noticeable in the summer months when you realise you need to spend more money to cool your property due to a lack of airflow.

Another problem caused by the over-insulation of a loft can be moisture build-up. With insufficient airflow, excess moisture is likely to build up and have nowhere to escape, which can eventually lead to mould growth. And, as we know, mould can be damaging to your health and to the structures of your property.

Therefore, it is important to avoid over-insulation in order to mitigate risks of poor airflow, and mould growth and to not rely too heavily on air conditioning in the summer months. That’s why we always recommend consulting with expert insulators before any project, this will help you make sure you’re on the right track and help you get the results you are looking for.

Avoid Over Insulation from the Beginning

In order to avoid such a costly mistake, you need to be vigilant from the beginning. When starting an insulation project, first check if you already have some type of insulation material installed. You don’t want to insulate over old and degraded insulation; therefore, it is important to remove any outdated and ineffective insulation materials before beginning your new project. Spray foam insulation removal is one of many common services that can be necessary before installing your new materials.

The easiest way to avoid over-insulating in the first place is to just hire a professional. Insulating your loft as a D.I.Y project may seem doable, and it might well be, however, there are many things that can go wrong from product type to area and installation which may all result in more serious issues down the line. When it comes to insulating your loft, you can give us a call directly for a free consultation.

Save time, money and hassle by using an experienced insulation provider for your loft insulation project.