A Loft Hatch And To Insulate It

A method which has often being used in the past was to nail an old sheet over the insulation but a far better, and cleaner looking solution to the problem, is to create a simple box to create a receptacle in which the insulation can be contained.

And, building the box, is a very quick and easy job.

It’s a job which needs to be done because the hatch must be insulated to ensure maximum energy saving efficiency.

To make the box simply cut four pieces of sawn timber (either 4 or 5x1 inches) and nail into position on the four upper sides of the loft hatch to create an open ended box.

Insulation material, either blanket or loose fill can then be placed inside the box.

Enclose the box by nailing a thin sheet of plywood over the top. This creates a fully insulated and sealed unit.

It is a very quick and easy job but it is surprising how much different the work will make. The extra insulation will help increase energy efficiency and reduce heat loss. Which in turn will of course lead to lower heating bills - so it is good news all round really.

This is one of the small projects that many of us will be easily able to turn our hands too and will repay the effort taken many times over.

Of course making sure that a loft hatch is fully insulated is no good at all unless the rest of the roof space is laid with proper insulation material under the loft flooring.

For more info see the related pages below or complete the form at the bottom of the page for a free no obligation quote from tradesmen near you...

Enlarging A Loft Hatch

Overview Of Loft Hatches

Loose Fill Insulation

Foil Insulation

Thermal Insulation

Loft Conversion