Church Roof Eco Insulation Embsay

Steico Eco Wood Insulation Install

on Embsay Children Center Church Roof

With my youngest son, River, turning 3, we’ve just signed him up to start at Embsay Children’s Nursery, a fantastic setting housed in an old converted church. It didn’t take long for my name to be put forward for some renovation work, as the nursery owners, Simon and Christine, were dealing with heat loss in the attic space. Being very eco-conscious, especially considering the type of business they run, they were keen to make the building as energy-efficient as possible. That’s where Stieco wood fibre insulation came into the plan—offering a sustainable, clean solution for insulating the attic. A huge thanks to Mike Wye Sustainable Building Supplies for helping us choose the best materials and offering invaluable advice throughout the process. I can’t recommend them enough!

With November marking the start of the busy run-up to Christmas, I had to juggle my time between work and family. So, we agreed to carry out the project over 3 weekends, ensuring the nursery could continue to operate as normal during the week. We began by fitting 80mm thick insulation between the beams. To maintain the aesthetic of the building, we cladded the insulation with pine tongue and groove boards to match another section of the nursery. The final weekend saw me working on scaffolding (kindly supplied by Skipton Hire Centre) to reach the 6-meter height and finish the job.

It was definitely worth the weekends spent away from the family, as the transformation has been remarkable. The space now feels brighter, and the building is far more energy-efficient, retaining heat in the winter and staying cooler in the summer months.

If you have a similar project that could benefit from sustainable insulation or any other renovation work, feel free to give us a call. I don’t want to make a habit of working too many weekends, but sometimes you’ve got to do what’s necessary to get the job done!

– Tom

If you are in need of some renovation work to your home or place of work, plead do give us a call and we can have a chat about the project

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