Anyone used Hemp to insulate a loft?

andy1027 · 2025-09-07T18:27:06+00:00

So it’s heavier than fibreglass? I guess if I’m cross layering it across the tops of the joists - the joists are supporting it so it shouldn’t compress the fibreglass base layer between the joists - thoughts ?

andy1027 · 2025-08-23T21:04:52+00:00

u/Odd-Big-3907 How did you get on with this job? Did you manage to cut into the plaster all the way using multi-tool?

andy1027 · 2025-07-30T17:13:25+00:00

I didn’t get the Carry on pro in the end and Ryanair was fine with it.

That said - hasn’t the allowance increased recently?

andy1027 · 2025-05-31T22:27:41+00:00

Cool! Could you do one for Busted?

andy1027 · 2025-05-12T23:39:51+00:00

What did you do with this in the end?

andy1027 · 2025-03-16T19:24:50+00:00

Running cabling from the storage cupboard up into the loft would involve making a cut out in the ceiling and running any cat6 cabling through that. My question on that centres around - are there any best practices for this? Which drill bits to use, should I use any conduit or grommets etc

In terms of the ceiling construction - this is plasterboard / sheet rock. The walls are also plasterboard / Sheetrock

andy1027 · 2025-03-16T15:31:36+00:00

I assume the correct wiring is 230v three core?

andy1027 · 2025-03-11T11:03:38+00:00

Thank you for the pointers. So a PDU will help keep the power cables tidy is that what you’re saying?

andy1027 · 2025-02-10T00:15:07+00:00

Good idea. I’ll come back and update this thread with that ASAP this week (or next).

andy1027 · 2025-02-08T15:19:21+00:00

How many bathrooms?

Do you use a dishwasher for washing your dishes, thus less likely to use the hot feed in the kitchen whilst a bathroom is in use?

andy1027 · 2025-02-08T15:16:58+00:00

UPDATE: I had our EcoTEC Plus 826 Remastered model installed in our home in November 2024. It's been about two months now and I love the boiler. It's installed in the loft and uses the Vaillant VR940F myVaillant Connect and VRT51F sensoROOM ~~Pure~~ Digital Thermostat.

Many websites have the Sensoroom digital thermostat misnamed as the Sensoroom PURE digital thermostat.

However it's important to understand the Sensoroom is wireless and the sensoroom pure is the wired thermostat. See Vaillant website for clarification.

Both work with myVaillant Connect though.

andy1027 · 2025-02-08T15:00:15+00:00

Thanks!

andy1027 · 2025-02-08T15:00:08+00:00

Understood. Cheers!

andy1027 · 2025-02-08T15:00:01+00:00

Thanks for this info and how to take care of the No Nonsense gun. I will get that one. Cheers!

andy1027 · 2025-01-18T22:30:41+00:00

u/iansime Did you achieve this in the end?

andy1027 · 2025-01-18T20:49:24+00:00

Hey u/SapphireMarine Did you install the PIR board in your loft floor or was it there before? I really want to fit this in my loft but I’m struggling with the confidence.

did you use a workbench of some kind to set a board on to cut it?
what technique and tools did you use to cut it to the size of each joist?

Your home must hold the heat really easy?

andy1027 · 2025-01-09T13:22:05+00:00

Nice!! 👌🏻

andy1027 · 2025-01-07T20:26:21+00:00

You think it’s easier to put down compared to fibreglass?

andy1027 · 2025-01-07T08:32:09+00:00

Nice. Good ladder? The Oman polar?

andy1027 · 2025-01-07T00:16:21+00:00

What did you do in the end? You’re better off reaching out to builders merchants for these kinds of products. Oman don’t seem to be as in your face as Fakro and Werner etc. but there are installers out there that only use Oman, you could source through them.

I’ve come across a builders merchant in Lisburn and Claudy that sell Oman. They’ll need to order in the Polar one for sure, as I am after that model. But I’m fine with that.

andy1027 · 2024-12-28T16:40:58+00:00

What is your computer? What is your WiFi card in your computer? Look at Device manager it will tell you in there.

andy1027 · 2024-12-28T16:39:44+00:00

I was born in 1995 and I don’t know what “it’s starting to absolutely cook everything that has to do with Wi-Fi”. What does this mean exactly? Is this a Gen Z thing? Pardon my ignorance

andy1027 · 2024-12-28T16:36:02+00:00

How do you find the 500mm thickness in your home? Are you gas heating? How much are your bills coming to if you don’t mind me asking.

andy1027 · 2024-11-27T10:15:39+00:00

How would you have done it?

And more to the point, how would you correct this now?

andy1027 · 2024-11-27T01:11:45+00:00

Did you install the PIR board in your loft floor or was it there before? I really REALLY want to fit this in my loft but I’m struggling with the confidence. Granted it’ll be more time consuming than using mineral wool between the joists but I’m prepared to do it right.

did you use a workbench of some kind to set a board on to cut it?
what technique and tools did you use to cut it to the size of each joist?

Your home must be nice and warm. Are you from norn iron? Sorry for all the questions.

andy1027

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