Energy efficiency
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Direct Gov UK Grants available to make homes more energy efficient
The Yellow House Tips for energy efficient living
Energy Saving Trust Find your local Energy Efficiency Advice Centre
Greenpeace Energy efficiency and heat loss in our homes
Climate Concern UK Tips for saving energy
WWF and RSPB report The 80% challenge: delivering a low-carbon UK (pdf)
Energy Saving Trust Recommended energy saving products
Energy Saving Trust A domestic energy primer - an introduction to energy efficiency in existing homes (pdf)
100 Ideas House 100 ideas to make your home more energy efficient
Mt Best Practical instructions to make your own low energy fridge from a chest freezer (pdf)
George,There is a website dedicated to tri-iso super 9. It is at www.tri-isosuper9.co.uk. They advise that 25mm of thier product provides the same thermal insulation as 200mm of rock wool, the standard insulation material. The guidelines are for 250mm of insulation, but actually the difference between 200mm and 250mm in terms of heat retained is very small. As most lofts have at least some insulation I would suggest that a roll of 25mm deep tri iso super 9 would comfortably meet the recommended insulation depths. I haven't done a price comparison, though I suspect your traditional rock wool will be cheaper.