annakyn Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Does anyone know if any of the building companies up here can get sheeps wool insulation? Tried DITT, Hays and Jewson with no luck. Cost to buy it south and pay for pallets would be horrendous I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckleJoannie Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Shetland Heatwise probably won't be able to provide it either but they may be able to offer advice. http://www.shetland-communities.org.uk/subsites/shwise/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifi Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Sounds like a no-brainer for Shetland companies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) I think that it could be a non-starter unless you know a friendly crofter or speak to the main buyer.. Trouble is that most (80 - 90%) of Shetland's raw wool is bought by 1 company. They grade it (according to various qualities) and ship it south for spinning into yarn etc. A couple of other companies are involved as well but I would doubt that they would have any 'spare' wool. There just isn't enough left over to start any other kind of 'industry'. Furthermore, the crofters get paid quite a reasonable price per Kg of 'graded' wool and may not be willing to sell you ungraded wool cheaply enough to make it worthwhile. You could make a start by contacting Oliver Henry at Shetland Wool Bokers (Jamieson & Smith). He might be able to help. Edited October 15, 2013 by Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annakyn Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 (edited) Hi. thanks for the replies. I think a few have misunderstood though... It doesn't help that Shetlink moved this from Consumer Advice to Crofting forum! I'm not looking for Shetland wool for insulation, I'm looking for ready made loft insulation that's made from Sheeps Wool. Its common now and plenty of online insulation suppliers post it out, B&Q even sell it, but obviously no one will do delivery to Shetland. I'm sure some people have used it in Shetland properties and looking for a builder that's worked with it in the past basically for how they managed to source it. I'll try Shetland Heatwise first - thanks for that. I have a feeling it is going to be too expensive to be worth it, but will try anyway! Edited October 16, 2013 by annakyn Fifi and gillian ramsay 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbiniho Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 out of interest why are you wanting sheep wool insulation over normal insulation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandpeat Posted October 21, 2013 Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 (edited) You could put an add in the classified section, some one may be coming back with an mt van, lorry or trailer, dunno if removals company may help if they come back mt or part full. Why Sheeps Wool? = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wool_insulation It has good reports, and may suit the damp better than other fibres. Edited October 21, 2013 by shetlandpeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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annakyn Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Hi. Thanks. I've not got anywhere with local companies but got some quotes from south. As expected, delivery will be prohibitively expensive so will try to find someone willing to shove it in their van. Currently looking at £750 for insulation + £300 delivery, compared to £450 for normal insulation locally so quite a big difference. Sheeps wool is much more environmentally sound, in terms of sourcing it and end of life disposal. Normal insulation is usually made from rock or glass wool so not very environmental. Also, as mentioned above we have a very damp house and so the ability for sheeps wool to hold moisture is pretty handy as it will help the house to breath better. The new "earthwool" which is the preferred choice these days, isnt very sustainable, although an improvement on the old itchy stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbiniho Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 you say your house is very damp, is it actual damp or condensation? the first hing you should be looking at is eliminating the damp/condensation thisis usually done by adding ventilation not just adding insulation as wet insulation holds the damp/moisture in and will make the problem worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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