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Which Type of Loft Insulation Is the Most Effective?

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Are you choosing a warm or cold loft for your home? The best homes are those with a proper loft area that stays insulated against extremes of temperature, and can preserve the indoor air as well as allow no moisture or heat / cold air buildup in the area. Want to know more about insulation? Read on and know.  Loft Insulation Types When it comes to the types of loft insulation , there are quite a few that are in existence. Not all of these are equal in form. There are different types in existence for varied applications, which include: ·          Blanket Insulation – Generally, these are rolled with fiberglass, but you can also find versions available in plastic fibers, sheep’s wool, mineral wool and cotton. ·          Loose-fill Insulation – It has small particles of foam, fiber and various other materials. This type of insulation material, made up of small sized particles, can match any space without causing any disturbance to the finishes or structures. ·          Sheet I

How to insulate an attic

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An attic is a small room or space that is found directly below the roof. This space needs to be insulated because it is prone to exposure to external temperatures because it is located directly below the roof. This room is mainly used as a small bedroom, study room, storage, or at times a recreation room or library. Because mainly the room designed to be here require a sense of silence and comfort, it is important to keep the temperatures here not only favorable but comfortable. An attic can be a wonderful place to relax and even a perfect storage place but when the temperatures get to the extreme this place can be very unsuitable for both storage and personal stay. It is for this reason that an attic needs to be insulated. Here are various ways of not insulating but also preparing an attic for insulation.   How to insulate an attic correctly   There are different ways of insulating an attic, but if you want to use your attic for storage or as a habitable place, the best method would b