Once over complicated, now made simple.
Some simple steps towards insulating your home.
Thermal Insulation
The most common choice of insulation. Long lasting whilst consistently cutting your heating bills
Fire Protection
A popular choice of insulation, bringing characteristics of thermal insulation whilst protecting your property
Sound Proofing
The newest form of insulation, providing fire and thermal properties whilst reducing sound leaks
Safety whilst handling insulation
Whilst handling insulation you must take all the right precautions. The video below teaches you about all the correct PPE you will need.
Handling Insulation
The PPE shown is more than recommended. Gloves, eyewear and a full overall prevents irritation. Whilst a hard hat and steel capped boats prevent any accidents whilst installing.
Video Credits - Knauf North America
We have made choosing, purchasing and installing insulation easier than ever before
Below is a step-by-step journey leading you to getting the most out of your insulation
01. Choosing
Choosing your insulation is the toughest part of the process. Use this page to inform yourself of all the pros and cons of our insulation types. Our free, no obligation quote form will help you through this process.
02. Purchasing
Purchasing your insulation can be the toughest part of your journey. Therefore, we have provided you with information about the products showing you the quality you’re getting for an affordable price.
03. Installing
Installing the insulation is the most enjoyable part. The majority of our products are easy to install yourself. However, if you don’t have the time to do so. We will send an installer to your doorstep.
Pros of insulation types
How to guides
Click below to learn everything you can about how to install your insulation.
Loft Insulation Types
There are several different types of loft insulation to choose from and a variety of loft insulation materials available
Batt or Blanket Loft Insulation
This is probably the most common type of insulation. It is available in rolls of foil-backed felt, rock, glass or mineral fibre.
PROS
- Straight forward to install yourself
- Some brands use recycled glass or sheep's wool
- Good for insulating accessible spaces such as exposed wall cavities
CONS
- Some materials can irritate the skin, so you'll need to wear PPE
- Sheep's wool is a more expensive insulation option
- Rolls of blanket are harder to install in smaller spaces
Loose-fill Loft Insulation
This is made from a variety of granular or lightweight materials such as cork granules, mineral wool or cellulose fibre. Greener types of loose-fill insulation include recycled newspaper.
PROS
- Fits easily between irregularly spaced joists or around obstructions
- Useful for topping up existing insulation in attics
CONS
- Can some loose in draughty lofts
- Safety equipment and protective clothing are needed during installation
Sheet Loft Insulation
Sheet insulation is designed for insulating the sloping sides of the roof and comes in the form of firm boards. Some sheet insulation boards are available with a fire-resistant, moisture-resistant or decorative covering. It can be ordered precut to specific sizes, usually at an additional cost.
PROS
- Greener sheet loft insulation options include cork, straw and wood board
- Excellent for insulating loft conversions
- Can be covered with plasterboard for an attractive finish
CONS
- Synthetic sheet insulation materials use large amounts of energy during production
- Can be more expensive than other types of loft insulation
Batt or Blanket Loft Insulation
This is probably the most common type of insulation. It is available in rolls of foil-backed felt, rock, glass or mineral fibre
Batt or Blanket Loft Insulation
This is probably the most common type of insulation. It is available in rolls of foil-backed felt, rock, glass or mineral fibre.
PROS
- Straight forward to install yourself
- Some brands use recycled glass or sheep's wool
- Good for insulating accessible spaces such as exposed wall cavities
CONS
- Some materials can irritate the skin, so you'll need to wear PPE
- Sheep's wool is a more expensive insulation option
- Rolls of blanket are harder to install in smaller spaces
Loose-fill Loft Insulation
This is made from a variety of granular or lightweight materials such as cork granules, mineral wool or cellulose fibre.
Loose-fill Loft Insulation
This is made from a variety of granular or lightweight materials such as cork granules, mineral wool or cellulose fibre. Greener types of loose-fill insulation include recycled newspaper.
PROS
- Fits easily between irregularly spaced joists or around obstructions
- Useful for topping up existing insulation in attics
CONS
- Can some loose in draughty lofts
- Safety equipment and protective clothing are needed during installation
Sheet Loft Insulation
Sheet insulation is designed for insulating the sloping sides of the roof and comes in the form of firm boards.
Sheet Loft Insulation
Sheet insulation is designed for insulating the sloping sides of the roof and comes in the form of firm boards. Some sheet insulation boards are available with a fire-resistant, moisture-resistant or decorative covering. It can be ordered precut to specific sizes, usually at an additional cost.
PROS
- Greener sheet loft insulation options include cork, straw and wood board
- Excellent for insulating loft conversions
- Can be covered with plasterboard for an attractive finish
CONS
- Synthetic sheet insulation materials use large amounts of energy during production
- Can be more expensive than other types of loft insulation
CELOTEX
- Best used in walls and lofts, but can also be used in ceilings and floors
- Better thermal efficiency
- Lower environmental impact than typical PIR manufacturers
ROCKWOOL
- Best used in rooms along the north side (cold side) and interior rooms in need of sound deadening for media rooms or music rooms
- Can be used in walls, floors, ceilings and lofts
- Water repellent properties
- Fire, sound and thermal properties
KNAUF ROLL
- Best used in cold lofts where pitched roofs are insulated at ceiling level, but can also be used in floors
- Fire resistant and sound proof
ISOVER ROLL
- Best used in internal partition walls and floors, but can also be used in lofts
- Non combustible and sound insulation properties
KNAUF DRITHERM
- Best used in the external walls of buildings up to 12m high in an exposure zone, and multi-story applications up to 25m high
- Non combustible and water repellent
- A1 fire rating
ECOTHERM
- Best used in new builds, or to upgrade the thermal performance of buildings
- Can be used in flat or pitched roofs, walls, ceilings and lofts
- Compressive strength
- Low weight
- Easy to install
- Dimensional stability
YBS THERMAQUILT
- Best used in roofs, walls and floors but can also be used in ceilings
- Reduces risk of condensation
- Non degradable with an effective 2 in 1 vapor control membrane
KNAUF EKO ROLL
- Best used in flat roofs but can also be used in ceilings
- Brings a big thermal upgrade
- Odourless
- Rot proof
Product | celotex | rockwool | knauf rool | isover | knauf dritherm | ecotherm | ybs thermaquilt | knauf eko roll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Where to use | Walls, Floors, Ceilings and Lofts | Walls, Floors, Ceilings and Lofts | Floors or Lofts | Floors, Internal Walls and Lofts | External Walls | Flat and Pitched Roofs, Walls, Ceilings and Lofts | Roofs, Walls, Floors and Ceilings | Flat Roofs and Ceilings |
best application | Walls and Lofts | Rooms along the north side (cold side) and interior rooms in need of sound deadening for media rooms or music rooms | Cold lofts where pitched roofs are insulated at ceiling level | Best used in partition walls and floors | Buildings up to 12m high in an exposure zone and multi story applications up to 25m | New builds and upgrading the thermal performance of buildings | Roofs, walls and floors | Flat roofs |
properties | Better thermal efficiency. Lower environmental impact than typical PIR manufacturers | Water repellent properties. Fire, sound and thermal properties | Fire resistant and sound proof | Non combustible and sound insulation properties | Non combustible and water repellent with an A1 fire rating | Compressive strength, low weight, easy to install and dimensional stability | Reduces risk of condensation. Non degradable with an effective 2 in 1 vapor control membrane | Brings big thermal upgrade, odourless and rot proof |
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WHERE ARE YOU INSULATING?
Where in your home would you like to insulate?
Loft Insulation
Floor Insulation
Ceiling Insulation
Wall Insulation
LOFT INSULATION TYPE
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Insulation Slab
Insulation Boards
Multifoil Insulation
Loft Roll
- ~Between joists
- ~Over flat floor
- ~Sloped roofs
- ~Between joist
- ~Over flat floor
- ~Sloped roofs
- ~Between joists
- ~Over flat floor
- ~Between joists
- ~Over joists
- ~Over flat floor
CEILING INSULTION TYPE
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Insulation Slab
Insulation Boards
Multifoil Insulation
- ~In tough to reach areas
- ~In new builds
- ~In busy cities
- ~In old existing buildings
- ~In easy to reach areas
- ~In cold environments
- ~Where there's no space
- ~ On uneven ceilings
- ~In extreme environments
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO INSULATE?
How do you want to insulate your floor space?
Thermal Insulation
Fire Protection
Sound Proofing
- ~Prevents condensation
- ~Cost-efficient
- ~Improve productivity
- ~High fire performance
- ~Carries sound & thermal properties
- ~General well being
- ~Providing privacy
- ~Cost-efficient
WALL INSULATION TYPE (IN)
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Insulation Slab
Insulation Board
Multifoil Insulation
- ~In new builds
- ~In partition walls
- ~In hard to reach areas
- ~In existing builds
- ~In the outer walls
- ~In large faced walls
- ~In the outer walls
- ~In extreme environments
- ~In unlevel surfaces
Fire Protection
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Acoustic Insulation
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Ceiling/Roof Insulation Boards
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Loft roll
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Insulation Boards
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Insulation Slab
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Multifoil Insulation
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Ceiling/Roof Insulation Slab
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HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO INSULATE?
How do you want to insulate your loft space?
Thermal Insulation
Fire Protection
Sound Proofing
- ~Cost-efficient
- ~Improve productivity
Fire Protection
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Acoustic Insulation
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HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO INSULATE?
How do you want to insulate your ceiling space?
Thermal Insulation
Fire Protection
Sound Proofing
- ~Prevents condensation
- ~Cost-efficient
- ~Improve productivity
- ~Fire resistant
- ~High fire performance
- ~Carries sound & thermal properties
- ~General well being
- ~Providing privacy
- ~Cost-efficient
Ceiling/Roof Multifoil Insulation
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Fire Protection
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Acoustic Insulation
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INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL?
Would you like to insulate your walls internally or externally?
Internal
External
- ~Quick installation process
- ~Easy installation process
- ~Can save decorative features
- ~Can re-decorate the outside
- ~Saves space on the inside
- ~Can be more efficient
Wall Insulation Slab
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Wall Multifoil Insulation
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Wall Insulation Board
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Acoustic Insulation
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Fire Protection
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Floor Insulation Type
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Insulation Slab
Insulation Board
Multifoil Insulation
- ~In new builds
- ~In hard to reach areas
- ~In noisy cities
- ~On large surfaces
- ~In extreme environments
- ~In existing or new builds
- ~Hard to reach areas
- ~Extreme environments
Floor Multifoil Insulation
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Floor Insulation Board
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Floor Insulation Slab
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HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO INSULATE?(IN)
How do you want to internally insulate your walls?
Thermal Insulation
Fire Protection
Sound Proofing
- ~Prevents condensation
- ~Cost-efficient
- ~Improve product
- ~Fire resistant
- ~High fire performance
- ~Carries sound & thermal properties
- ~General well being
- ~Providing privacy
- ~Cost-efficient
Acoustic Insulation (1)
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Wall Insulation Slab (1)
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Wall Insulation Board (1)
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Wall Multifoil Insulation (1)
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Fire Protection (1)
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HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO INSULATE? (EX)
How do you want to externally insulate your walls?
Thermal Insulation
Fire Protection
Sound Proofing
- ~Prevents condensation
- ~Cost-efficient
- ~Improve product
- ~Fire resistant
- ~High fire performance
- ~Carries sound & thermal properties
- ~General well being
- ~Providing privacy
- ~Cost-efficient
WALL INSULATION TYPE (EX)
Great, now lets choose the type of insulation.
Insulation Slab
Insulation Board
Multifoil Insulation
- ~New builds
- ~In noisy cities
- ~In hard to reach areas
- ~In existing buildings
- ~In extreme weather conditions
- ~On unlevel surfaces
- ~In existing buildings
- ~In extreme environments
WOULD YOU LIKE AN INSTALLER?
Do you want to install the insulation yourself or have someone do it for you?
SELECT THE EQUIPMENT YOU DONT HAVE
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