The loft insulation

The loft insulation is of paramount importance because 30% of energy losses pass through the roof. In addition to saving energy and thus reduce your heating bills, insulation of attic you will get additional space for an office or child's room for example.

You must first choose your insulation, you can choose between panels of glass wool or rock wool, rolls of adhesive vapor barrier, semi-rigid panels mount adjustable panels of polystyrene or rock wool in bottles.
If your goal is to choose the attic finishing products such as drywall (BA 13) and Bring you screw special coating and paint coat for plasterboard.
Regarding equipment, you'll need a level of screws, a screwdriver, a meter and a stapler with staples.

Before you begin, be sure to check the condition of your roof. If you think you have leaks, repair your roof in the first sentence all over again a few weeks later. Use a company that specializes in roofing and ask for a quote before any work. Several quotes are also recommended. Do not choose the cheapest but with the sign company that you think is more serious.

If the attic is lost, insulate the floor, or install rolls of insulation on the floor (flat surface) or by spreading the rockwool flakes if you have a floor joist. You can also use rolls in this case but only the width of the rolls of insulation that is just to the extent of the joists.

If you want the attic, insulate the roof. Place the rolls of fiberglass insulation between the rafters and staple every 10 cm. Repeat over the entire surface of your roof. Always leave an air gap of 3 cm between the roof and insulation. In the case of development of the attic, it is preferable to finish, or with drywall, which you then jointer or with panels whose qualities and colors are many, or with decorative wooden plates or PVC.

The insulation of the attic, lost or converted, is a critical step which, in addition, you will help protect the environment through energy savings you realize.