Can i squash loft insulation

Search titles only. Search Advanced search…. Forum List. What's new New posts Latest activity. Search forums. Members Current visitors. Log in. Install the app. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Thread starter richard plumb Start date Jul 19, When we first got our house, the loft was insulated up to the level of the joists so between the joists was filled.

I boarded over about half the loft to use for storage. Since then, we've had the loft insulated more, so the remaining insulation has been topped up so the insulation sticks way out above the joists. Can I just squash down the new insulation to the level of the joists? I'm a bit concerned in case that creates too much pressure on the ceiling below. DPinBucks Distinguished Member. It should be OK to squash it. Lay a board across and see how difficult it is to squeeze.

On the other hand, you will reduce the effectiveness of the insulation to less than it was before you laid the extra, because you'll have squeezed out the air pockets.

It would be more effective to remove the new top layer, lay the boards, then put the insulation back on top if you can, or in corners of the attic where most heat is lost. GasDad Remembered Related Services Loft Insulation. What is Energy Efficiency?

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Create a raised boarded area above the insulation. Use products such as Loft Legs to create a safe raised boarded area. Check here for more tips on how to insulate a loft correctly. All lofts in new build homes will have been designed to carry storage loads of 25Kg per square metre plus the weight of a person walking in the loft BS Use a downlight cover such as a Loft Lid before rolling insulation over the fittings.

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