NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Ulster Bank, which are all part of the NatWest Group, will now shut at least 172 of their bank branches in 2023 and 2024. I might think about a mixed strategy: replacing the tall parts with celotex and boards on top and the awkward bits with rolled insulation. Probably put celotex behind the batts on the existing stud walls too. Knauf Loft Roll 44 150mm is non-combustible and has been rated the best possible Euroclass A1. Knauf is environmentally friendly, with its material having zero ozone-depleting potential (ODP) and zero global warming potential (GWP). Out of sight, out of mind – the dark, dirty loft is one of the areas of the house that can be neglected in favour of rooms that are more accessible and see more use. But, while insulating the loft is not one of the most glamorous jobs in the world, you should only have to do it once and it will prove massively beneficial to your comfort as well as your bank balance. I hadn't considered replacing everything with celotex. I can see that has merits. One issue is the space - no part of the loft is more than 4' high and the roof slopes from 4' to 0', so it's not much fun to work in there. Access is also awful (can't get large items through, very limited turning circles). Cutting celotex is a bit of a pain too. I had hoped throwing some encapsulated rolls down would be least-work.

It occurred to me that the plastic doesn't need to be right on top of my boxes (and it might be better if it isn't, from a possible condensation point of view).It’s important to understand how much existing insulation your home currently has, and subsequently how much new insulation you need to complete your project. For more on this, read our guide on How to insulate your loft. Reduce energy costs and regulate the temperature in your home with our great selection of insulation at B&Q. Your choice of insulation will depend on the location, desired level of thermal performance, and other factors, such as budget.

Martin Lewis: What the Autumn Statement means for you – including wages, benefits, pensions, ISAs, national insurance and more The HWS are flexible to allow organisations to work towards a specific area of workplace health or to comply with all eight of the core standards, within their own timescale: The HWS are a best practiced framework helping local workplaces to improve the health and wellbeing of their workforce. NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank to close at least 172 branches in 2023/24 – here's the full list, plus alternatives However losing some of that height for insulation would also be a pain and celotex has advantages here.The Healthy Workplace Standards scheme invite employers to take a flexible, honest appraisal of how their organisation is performing, starting at Bronze level and overtime progressing through to Gold. But before you head up into the loft, it’s important to decide which type of insulating material you’re going to use to complete the job. And where once there was very little choice available, now there are a number of different options to choose from – that can all be mixed and matched to suit your needs. So whether you’re looking for something that’s eco-friendly, that’s kind to the skin or even provides a stable surface for walking on – we’ll take you through all the different materials available. Before you begin Unfortunately we, Insulation Express, cannot deliver to the Highlands & Islands of the UK. However we will be happy to deliver to a freight forwarding company on your behalf. Autumn Statement: Workers to pay less in national insurance – but rate cuts don't offset the freezing of personal tax thresholds My house has an un-felted loft, and lots of dirt and dust comes in between the tiles. I use the loft for storage, and so I use bags and cheap polythene drop cloths to cover the boxes up to keep them clean.

The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has today (Wednesday 22 November) announced a range of tax, benefits and savings measures. We round up the key announcements and what they mean for you. Knauf Loft Roll 44 150mm is water-resistant loft insulation made from fibreglass, ensuring excellent noise absorption within your building. It is a lightweight and flexible material that offers thermal and acoustic insulation. It prevents the growth of fungi, bacteria, and mould, and is rot-proof, so you can have peace of mind. The alternative no-itch product is polyester fleece, but the nice thing about Space Blanket is the wrapping is supposed to be silvered mylar film to reduce thermal radiation - kills two birds with one stone) Autumn Statement: State pension confirmed to rise by 8.5% from April 2024 – while some benefits will go up by 6.7%We have designated a role that is taking a lead on the activities to support us to position ourselves. They are currently engaging in the benchmarking and will be conducting focus groups to get a broader understanding where gaps are identified of what the needs are that we need to further develop. My main concerns are ventilation (which I hope will still be maintained) and fire hazards (do polythene drop sheets burn?), although my boxes of papers and stuff would probably provide more flammable material than the thin sheets.