Construction Opportunity: Cavity Wall Insulator

Cavity wall insulator Current Vacancies

2007-03-06:

Cavity wall insulators install insulation material into the cavity space between the inner and outer walls of new and existing buildings.

They also fit loft insulation, draught-proofing and install soundproofing materials within buildings.

Insulation materials include foam, expanded polystyrene beads and granules, and mineral wool fibreglass.
Insulators must ensure that materials and techniques comply with Building Regulations.

Cavity wall insulators normally work in a team of two, carrying out the installation process.

A pre-installation survey is carried out to judge the suitability of the property for insulation, and to mark out existing ventilation points together with wiring and pipework.

Insulators drill a pattern of horizontal and vertical holes in the walls of the building, using hand-held electric or pneumatic drills.

Installers drill from the outside when working on old buildings, and from the inside on new buildings.

Installers also work in cramped conditions when working on roof or loft insulation.
Installers travel from site to site within a wide area, so a driving licence will normally be required.

The cavity wall insulation business is dominated by small firms, usually with between two and six employees.

Many cavity wall insulators are self-employed. Some larger companies may offer chargehand posts.
Career progression generally involves insulators moving from paid employment into self-employment.

Some contracts, particularly for self-employed installers, pay by the square metre. (Permalink)