Insulation DIY

06/01/2026

Warm and safe at home in 2026: The winter home energy upgrade that home owners should be considering.

With cold winter weather now settling in and energy costs still unpredictable (but not likely to come down any time soon) UK homeowners should be asking this question:

How do I make my home warm and safe this winter in the most affordable way?

The best answer should be:

Install high-performance non-combustible loft insulation, and on a DIY basis to significantly keep the costs down.

The Insulation DIY Store can meet all these requirements in a single product - Energy Saver loft insulation. Installing loft insulation is viewed as the job of professionals, lifting heavy rolls of fibreglass through the loft hatch, which shed clouds of fibres as the outer packaging is removed. But Energy Saver is designed with the DIY-er in mind -easier to handle, non-irritant rolls which are pleasant to handle and install. With a glass wool core that is totally non-combustible and encapsulated in fire retardant-grade polythene.

For a warmer home, lower energy bills, and safer insulation materials in a vulnerable part of your house - start with your loft.

Explore our Energy Saver insulation range at The Insulation DIY Store. Link in comments and bio.

02/01/2026

DIY loft insulation is evolving fast.
2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for how UK homeowners upgrade their homes.
With energy bills still high and likely to get higher with the energy price cap going up from January (the price per unit limit set to increase) meaning more financial pressure. Fire safety awareness is leading to a greater consideration of what materials householders bring into their property. The insulation DIY market is shifting in clear measurable ways.

Here are the Top 5 DIY Loft Insulation Trends for 2026, grounded in what we’re seeing across the UK:

1️⃣ Comfort‑first, itch‑free insulation
DIYers are demanding materials that are clean, enclosed, and easy to handle. Fully‑encapsulated, itch‑free glass wool rolls should be the go‑to choice for homeowners who want a quick, mess‑free install.

2️⃣ Fire‑safe materials as standard
Non‑combustible insulation is no longer a “nice to have.” With growing fire safety awareness home owners should be asking if the insulation they put in their loft is non-combustible A1 certified, and with any encapsulation being fire-retardant grade. This should become the default for loft insulation upgrades.

3️⃣ Layer‑and‑upgrade retrofits
Instead of ripping out old insulation, households are topping up to 270–300mm using multi‑layer systems. It’s the fastest route to lower bills and better EPC ratings, and it’s driving demand for 100mm–200mm roll formats.

4️⃣ Bulk‑buy value & pallet delivery
Economic pressure is pushing householders towards full loft DIY insulation upgrades in one go, with delivered-to-the-door full quantity being the economic preference

5️⃣ Clear energy‑saver branding & ROI messaging
Consumers want clarity: “How much will this save me?” Products that communicate energy savings, payback speed, and performance benefits are winning attention.

2026 is the year DIY insulation becomes cleaner, safer, easier, and more financially strategic.

12/12/2023

Did you know that our polythene encapsulation contains about 30% recycled content, and the polythene can itself be recycled at the end of its life?

11/12/2023

5 Tips how to save energy and to cut costs this winter!

1 Turn your thermostat down

Easy first step. For each degree you cut the thermostat, your bills are cut by around 4%, or on average for a typical home, about £100 a year.

2 Find those draughts

Removing window and door draughts can save on average for a typical home, also about £100 a year.

3 Use 'eco' mode on appliances

Appliances using 'eco' mode usually use less speed and heat. This means less energy used, which is less money paid on your energy bills

4 Turn off your devices, don’t leave them on standby

Reported by The Energy Saving Trust, you can save on average approximately £28 per year by switching devices off standby. In some cases you can save up to £77 a year!

5 Insulate your home better

Heating and cooling can contribute to over half of a household’s energy bills. Improving insulation in the floors, ceilings, walls and roof allows you to better control your home’s temperature, saving you many pounds!

Visit our Insulation DIY Store below to find out more about our Energy Saver DIY Insulation that is pleasant-to-handle and itch-free. It’s easy-to-install, and can help you to cut your fuel bills and give you a warm and cosy home this winter!

08/12/2023

Common myths about loft insulation debunked. Check out our latest blog post:

Common myths about loft insulation debunked. Insulation DIY Store. Easy-to-install, energy-saving DIY insulation to help you to cut your fuel bills and give you a warm and cosy home.

07/12/2023

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06/12/2023

''..the greatest impact on your energy bills is a well-insulated loft.'' Read our latest blog post. Winter Draws On.

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06/01/2023

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29/10/2022

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