Property developing DIY style
Property Investors are all too keen to save money with DIY but even a simple task can become overcomplicated as explained by the following DIY article.
‘When you think about it, that's quite a lot of cash disappearing into thin air that could be much better spent on other things. Simply ensuring your loft is properly insulated can make a huge difference to the cosiness of your home - as well as the size of your
heating bill. The good news is that you can install it yourself and it doesn't take
very long to do or cost very much to complete. A depth of 270mm is recommended for optimum results and is thick enough to vastly reduce the amount of heat loss your home suffers. It may be the case that you already have some insulation up there, so
check to see if it's adequate. Start off by measuring the overall area of your loft in square metres so you can calculate how much insulation is required. While it is possible to work around boxes of junk, it is far easier – and safer - to clear them away so there are no obstacles to step over and around, or constantly shuffle about.
You don't want to accidentally place something heavy on the 'floor', which is in fact only the ceiling to the room below, as it will fall straight through and create a right mess! Lay a couple of boards across the joists, so you have a platform upon
which to work, ensuring you don't fall through the ceiling either. Don't let them overhang too much though, or you could end up stepping in the wrong place and causing the board to tip up and topple you off. Remember to wear a suitable safety mask, because the insulating material will give off lots of dust, as it's being moved about and pushed into place. You should also wear protective clothing and gloves, particularly when handling glass fibre, as it will irritate your skin and cause a lot
of discomfort. Put on goggles top, to protect your eyes. If there's no lighting in the loft, take an inspection lamp up with you, as you can hang it from the rafters and connect it to a plug socket on the floor below. Avoid trailing great lengths of flexes everywhere though and remember to move the Tamp about so you can see what you're doing, rather than attempt to work in semi-darkness. While you're up in the loft, take the opportunity to inspect water tanks and pipes and check they are properly insulated. The coldwater storage tank and the expansion tank for the central heating may need attention, while anything less than 75mm (3in) on your hot water
cylinder (probably in the airing cupboard) should be replaced. You can easily get hold ofpurpose-made jackets, which make the job really easy and are very effective at keeping the heat in. Fitting a British Standard jacket to your hot water cylinder could cut heat loss by as much as 75 per cent. Remember to note down the tank sizes before going shopping, so you can ensure a snug fit. Sleeving can protect exposed water pipes, which is available in various materials and sit along its length so it can be easily wrapped around the pipes. Again, check pipe sizes before heading off to the
DIY store, as the insulation comes in varying diameters. At tricky joints and junctions, the insulation can be spliced with a craft knife to create all-round, all-over cover and ensure there are no gaps. This can be a little fiddly, but you'll soon get the hang of it.’
This can be a little fiddly, but you'll soon get the hang of it…indeed!!!
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