Building Regulations - Insulation
Loft insulation.
Fitting insulation that is at least 250mm thick could cut heat
loss by around 30 per cent. Insulation is simply laid over the
floor of the loft, between and then over the joists if they are
visible. Protective clothing, gloves and masks should be worn. Care
must be taken not to insulate below the cold water tank, if one is
present, and not to compress the insulation in tight corners or
eaves. Walk boards can then be laid over the joists to provide safe
access from the loft hatch to any water tanks (if present).
Loft insulation can be carried out as a DIY task or by a
professional installer. There are grants and offers available to
help you pay for loft insulation.
Cavity wall insulation.
If you have unfilled cavity walls, installing insulation could
cut heat loss by over 30 per cent. Filling the gap between the two
walls of a house with an insulating material massively decreases
the amount of heat which escapes through the walls. It will help
create a more even temperature in your home, help prevent
condensation on the walls and ceilings and can also reduce the
amount of heat building up inside your home during summer hot
spells
The HEAT Project
This project is designed to enable everyone to obtain a grant
towards loft and cavity wall insulation. All households in the Vale
of Glamorgan can apply for this grant - please call 0800 0934050 to
find out more.
All the works are carried out by approved contractors and you
don't have to fill in any paperwork. The council has teamed up with
Enact Energy Consultants and SWEB ENERGY to offer a grant of up to
£275 to help householders insulate their lofts and cavity
walls.
Households with members receiving certain benefits may qualify
for free installation. Free quotations will be provided and grants
will be paid directly to the contractors so all the householder has
to pay is the balance once the work has been finished
satisfactorily.
Find out more on Home Energy
Further Information is available on the
Planning Portal and from the
Energy Saving Trust
Contact
Tel: (01446) 704689
Email: buildingcontrol@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk