{"id":534,"date":"2020-08-26T22:59:43","date_gmt":"2020-08-26T22:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/?p=534"},"modified":"2023-04-14T06:50:40","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T06:50:40","slug":"can-you-use-loft-insulation-in-stud-walls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/can-you-use-loft-insulation-in-stud-walls\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Use Loft Insulation in Stud Walls?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Loft insulation is a requirement in locations that experience cold winter. During winter times, you want to keep as much heat in your home as you possibly can. A stud wall is common within houses due to its affordability and ease of maintenance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is it possible to get the benefits of loft insulation and apply it to stud walls?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, you can use the same insulation finish used in lofts for stud walls, however, it is far from ideal. The main difference between loft insulation finishes and other insulation finishes is that loft insulations specialize more in keeping the heat inside the house since heat usually escapes through the roof. As such loft insulation was not designed for walls.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, we will be going more into loft insulation, stud walls, and how to insulate your stud wall properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Loft insulation is a barrier that prevents heat from escaping through the roof. A good chunk of it leaves the building through the roofing. This is troublesome for homes in locations that experience winter as low temperatures can cause damage to the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Designing your house in such a way that minimizes the amount of heat loss during winter will save you money during the winter months when you have to use temperature controls to keep your house warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are four different types of loft insulation, each with their own pros and cons. As a rule of thumb, check which type of insulation would best address your insulation needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Blanket type insulation is when the material is woven into a blanket\u2014installed as a \u201ccover,\u201d which acts as a barrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fill type insulation, as the name implies, is using granules of material to fill a certain space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This insulation type will require professional help to install. Blown-fiber insulation involves blowing in the materials to fill up space, particularly useful for areas that are harder to reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This type of loft insulation is installed on the roof. The sheets are usually hard, stiff, and their applications can range anywhere from preventing moisture build-up, to acting as a fire retardant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is a brief list of the common materials used in loft insulations and a description on why they work well as insulators:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWhat is loft insulation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Blanket type insulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Fill type insulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Blown-Fibre insulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sheet loft insulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMaterials for Loft insulation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Material<\/strong><\/td> Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Fiberglass<\/td> Fiberglass is either made into a blanket type insulation or a fill type insulation. Fiberglass is relatively cheap and easy to install. There are, however, numerous health deterrents if mishandled.<\/td><\/tr> Mineral Rock wool<\/td> As the name suggests, mineral rock wool is a cloth-like material made from rocks. Mineral rock wool provides not only insulation but also fire protection when needed. This type of insulation can also serve as a sound dampener.<\/td><\/tr> Cellulose<\/td> Cellulose is a plant fiber used for building insulation. Cellulose filling insulation is applied by filling the crevices between utilities and the walls, which prevents air from escaping or entering a loft.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n