Why do we use SheepWool as Insulation for an attic?

6 years ago

We all know
the importance of heating our home, especially when that cold, cold grip comes
in those long winter months.

Sheep don’t
seem to worry about this, - if you think about it they are out in the most
severe cold winds and rain and sometimes up high on mountain areas where it is
even more harsh than we normally experience during those cold months. So how
come Sheep dont’ mind? – because they have ... wool.... natural sheep wool is
an insulator in itself so it’s no wonder that we now have decided to copy those
sheep and use this beautiful natural wool as an insulator for our homes. It is
the most natural thing in the world and we know that it works!

Insulation
in the attic is especially key, - because without that you lose over a quarter
of the heat that you spend money on generating in the home – right out through
the roof – heat rises as they say, and so do the heating bills. You might think
you have enough insulation up there, - but when you actually go and look you
possibly will find, that what you thought you had – is almost gone. That is why
using SheepWool Insulation is so good, because once you lay it down it won’t go
away, it will continue to keep your home warm for years and years as it does
for those little sheep on the top of the mountain.

SheepWool
Insulation ‘Comfort’ rolls
are ideal for attic insulation. They can be rolled out handled with bare hands
– no need for masks or gloves – just 100% pure wool. The beauty of this
product is that you can do it yourself –
safe and easy to handle. The rolls can be laid down over existing insulation and
ideally the attic insulation should have a layer of insulation between the
joists and another across the in the
opposite direction this ensures that you cover the joists so no heat comes up
through them and it also ensures that you keep all that heat down in the living
space and that you don’t allow heat to escape into the attic thus keeping your
home snug as a bug.

These 100% pure sheepwool insulation rolls come
pre-treated with a moth repellent, and as the insulation is 100% pure you are
sure that it is totally natural and
totally breathable. It also absorbs moisture, and provides a clean air
environment by continuously purifying the air, thus keeping your home and your
family healthy at the same time as keeping you cosy.... and ...the sheep don’t
mind!

Comment

Related Discussions
Internal insulation on an 1890s semi detached house in Greystones, County Wicklow, Ireland
Q
Comments (1)
Best to ask 3 experts in your area.
...See More
Awkward kitchen (1)
Q
Comments (16)
My 2¢ worth: first of all replace the dark blinds with translucent cordless single cell blinds in ivory or off-white--they let light through and provide privacy + some insulation from cold or heat. Clean, crisp look.That alone will brighten up this space. #2: clear the counterspace!--so much clutter! Where to put all these appliances that get little daily use? Get yourself a ss 24x20 or larger cart on wheels (see Amazon.com--Seville classic ss cart) and store little used, bulky appliances on its shelves--and roll the cart into a nearby coat closet--out of sight and way-- to be wheeled back when needed or individually carried back as needed. 3#gorgeous blue tiled walls.Don't touch them. #4:Walls: keep as is if off-white--not same as trim white white.Just a fresh coat needed.To make it "disappear," paint the radiator the same color as the wall behind it. #5Keep the white trim white--looks bright and clean.Keep kitchen door white. You might want to stop here and make no further changes #6Cabinets: I like Gast pic above on right, but too much blue for your blue-tiled kitchen...IMO. I'd go cooler and lighter...consider the light gray of the beadboard in the Gast pic above right. Beautiful hue. Don't go for the white white everyone clamors for these days.Too stark for your kitchen and too contrasty with the blue tile, too country kitchenish. #7. cabinet hardware: Look like glass knobs in pics. Go for knobs/pulls like in the Gast pic above--or similar in pewter or ss, my preference. Those "modern" ss bar handles don't work with your cabinets. #8 the round table is not a good fit against the wall. Get a small sq or rectangular ss or butcherblock-top table for that spot. Chop off the top tier of your chairs to shorten....and match their tops as they are now so's won't appear to take up so much visual space and still remain comfy--don't replace w/ uncomfortable stools.Keep white. #9. Do away with wood valance over sink window.Too country. #10 Countertops--solid color Corian type or laminate--depends on budget--don't want busy stone textures of quartz, etc. Consider a medium value cool gray. (Or maple butcherblock?). Can't see color/texture of floor.... hope some of this helps. Good luck! lisianthus' pic tho nice is too busy-cutesy for your minimalist aims IMO
...See More
Heating for a new build, advice needed
Q
Comments (1)
We regularly fit these systems on the houses we do as well as solar panels especially on new builds. we are not a solar company but always advise our customers on these option as they can save you a great deal of money as well as a tax free income. Air source heat pumps Like ground source heat pumps, air-to-water ASHPs work better with underfloor heating systems. If underfloor heating is not possible, large radiators should be used. This is because the heat generated by the heat pump is not as high as that produced by a conventional boiler, so a larger surface area is needed to achieve similar temperatures in your home. Air-to-water heat pumps could be better suited to new-build properties than retrofit - this is because costs could be reduced if the heat pump is included as part of the building specification, rather than having to retrofit underfloor heating later on. Heat pumps can save you more on your heating bills if you're replacing an electric, oil, LPG or coal system, rather than gas. A well-insulated house is essential to best optimise the heat generated by your ASHP - otherwise the heat the pump is generating escapes more easily. Once in place, the heat pump should require little maintenance. Air-to-water heat pumps qualify for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). Air source heat pump costs and savings ASHPs are cheaper than ground source heat pumps. The Energy Saving Trust (EST) estimates that the cost of installing a typical ASHP system ranges between £7,000 and £11,000. The payback period (the time taken to recoup the cost of the system in energy savings) depends on how efficiently your system works, the type of system you're replacing, whether you can get money with the RHI and how you'll be using the heat generated from the pump. The EST says that an average performing air source heat pump in an average four-bedroom detached home could save: between £360 to £555 a year if replacing oil (non-condensing) between £1,200 and £1,805 a year if replacing LPG (non-condensing) between £715 and £1,295 a year if replacing electric heating (old storage heaters). It also estimated that the RHI would pay an extra £905 to £1,365 a year. Hope this helps. Regards Anthony Vyou Home improvements
...See More
Window treatment Ideas for Living Room
Q
Comments (9)
Why not do both? We have several styles of Roman Shades at The Shade Store! I'd consider inside mounting our Flat Roman and flanking each window with stationary panels in our Ripple Fold Drapery. Curve our decorative drapery rods to the contour of the walls. I'd suggest the stationary panels to cover from just under the crown moulding down to the floor, this will add height and drama to the room. If you need any pricing or ideas please contact me! priley@theshadestore.com
...See More

Why do we use SheepWool as Insulation for an attic?

Comment

Related Discussions

COMPANY

EXPLORE HOUZZ

CONNECT WITH US