Replacing Toxic Fibreglass with SuperFOIL

The Problem

To understand what drove this homeowner to move away from Fibreglass, we need to start by taking a look at the problems that Fibreglass Insulation posed to them.

Limited Loft Space

First and foremost, the homeowner had very limited space to work with in their loft; which was becoming a major issue with the relatively low performance per inch of Fibreglass products. If they wanted to properly insulate their loft, in line with modern performance standards, then they’d need to use an impractically thick layer of Fibreglass.

They wanted to use their loft space as a practical storage space, which they absolutely wouldn’t be able to do if they had to fill the space with Fibreglass.

The Hazards of Glass Fibres

What’s more, their hopes to use their loft for storage led them to another issue with using Fibreglass to insulate the space: glass fibres.

Anyone who’s been into a loft insulated with Fibreglass will be familiar with how quickly you get those tiny little fibres all over you. They absolute fill the air in those spaces. But here’s the thing, those are miniscule glass fibres. Not exactly the best thing to be exposing yourself to — and breathing in! — on a regular basis.

So, since this homeowner wanted to use their loft as a storage area, it was far better for them to seek out a solution that wouldn’t bring them into regular contact with potentially hazardous materials.

The Solution

When seeking a better way to insulate their loft, this homeowner found the incredible team at Insulation Installed & Removed, who helped them to find the ideal solution: SuperFOIL Insulation.

A sleek, high-performance insulation product that didn’t require the loft floor to be raised or pose any hazard to the homeowner when using their loft for storage. SuperFOIL perfectly met the needs of the homeowner, and Insulation Installed & Removed were able to install the solution expertly in a fraction of the time similar solutions would have taken.