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LOFT INSULATION
MOISTURE PROBLEMS
PRODUCT GUIDE
Up to 25% of the heat generated in an average home can be lost through your loft space if it is not
properly insulated. Loft insulation works like the lid to a cosy tea pot. Instead of the heat escaping
though the roof it remains inside, making it much warmer and more comfortable.
Loft insulation also makes your home more cost effective to heat, as it decreases the demand
on your heating system. Less energy is required after loft insulation is installed to reach the same
temperatures as before.
LOFT INSULATION
The loft space is a large open space located at the top of the house
directly underneath the roof, accessible via a loft hatch.
Up to 25% of the heat generated from your home can be lost through
the loft space if it is not properly insulated. It is recommended that
a depth of 270mm of insulation is installed into the loft space to
prevent heat escaping and thus increasing the thermal performance
of properties.
Market Owl have approved installers of various loft insulation materials
and can offer advice on which will best suit the property in question.
KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS
We aim to assist in the loft insulation
of around 10,000 homes every year.
All systems are BBA approved
Reduces heat loss by up to 25%
Helps the environment by reducing carbon emissions
Cost effective
Provides a high level of thermal efficiency
Minimal disruption
No maintenance required
A variety of materials available
Contact us on 0800 021 0510 www.marketowl.co.uk
LOFT INSULATION
MOISTURE PROBLEMS
PRODUCT GUIDE
Overall Savings
Installing loft
insulation (0-270mm)
Topping up loft
insulation (50-270mm)
Potential money saving
over three years
Up to £420
Around £45
Approximate annual CO2
saving
Around 580kg
Around 55kg
* Energy Saving Trust website, June 2014. Estimates based on insulating a
typical three bedroom, semi-detached house with gas central heating.
THE INSTALLATION PROCESS
THE PROCESS
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The installation process is designed to be as hassle-free
for you as possible and takes just a couple of hours for the
average property to have loft insulation fitted.
SITE MANAGEMENT
A fully trained surveyor will undertake a thorough survey,
which will include details of insulation material, the
depth of the insulation and also the ventilation. They will
advise you of the cost of installing loft insulation, and any
non-repayable grant that you may be entitled to.
POST INSTALLATION
All work carried out is managed in the interests of both the client
and the installer’s employees.
Up to 25% of installations promoted by Market Owl are monitored;
either by the installer carrying out the work for training and feedback,
or the body from which funding/financial assistance was achieved.
COMPANY POLICY
2
The installer’s call centre will contact you to arrange a
convenient time for one of their crews to come and carry
out the work.
3
Site preparation is carried out, with a check on access
around and into the property and loft area.
4
The loft is double checked for any building defects in
relation to the loft insulation being installed.
5
The location of the loft hatch is ascertained followed by
confirmation of the location of any water tanks and pipes
within the loft.
Market Owl’s approved installers have carried out over 100,000
successful installations of its services within the last 3 years alone.
Working with local authorities and energy agencies on many bespoke
projects aimed at insulating homes throughout England and Wales.
6
When all checks are complete and the results deemed to
be satisfactory, the installation process commences.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
7
Adequate ventilation within the loft must be achieved and
pre agreed means to achieve this are installed.
8
Pipes and tanks are then insulated, along with the loft
hatch. Insulation material is laid between the joists, then
cross laid over the top of the joists where possible.
9
Once the loft is fully insulated, additional measures can be
installed such as boarding, lighting etc.
10 A final inspection of the site is completed with the
customer before the job is signed off and acknowledged as
satisfactory by the customer.
All staff will provide a courteous, helpful and friendly service to
the highest professional standards. At all times staff will seek to
demonstrate a flexible and responsive attitude to the customers.
Through our continuous commitment to this objective, we will
always endeavour to deliver 100% customer service satisfaction.
PROJECTS
Market Owl are fully aware of the requirements of the Health and
Safety at work etc. Act 1974. It is the goal of the company not only
to meet these requirements but, where possible, achieve higher
agreed standards through sound policies and procedures. This
ethos is a pre-requisite for all our approved installers.
OTHER PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FROM MARKET OWL
»» Vent Wedges
»» External Wall Insulation
»» Cavity Wall Insulation
»» Internal Wall Insulation
We aim to assist in the installation
of more than 450,000 square
metres of loft insulation in 2015/16
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Contact us on 0800 021 0510 www.marketowl.co.uk
Unit 1 Shipston Close, Worcester WR4 9XN