Warm Roof Loft Insulation

For a warm loft you install insulation directly under the roof in the plane of the roof s pitch slope.

Warm roof loft insulation. A quarter of heat is lost through the roof in an uninsulated home. If you can t install cold loft insulation because for example you re using your loft as a living space you will need to consider warm loft insulation. It s a lot more difficult to insulate between roof rafters the angled wooden parts that hold up the roof. Loft insulation is effective for at least 40 years and it should pay for itself many times over.

Energy efficiency grants are currently available for cold loft roof insulation. So fitting insulation in your loft attic or roof space is a great way to improve your home s cosiness factor. It lasts for more than 40 years and should pay for itself many times over in energy bill savings as the cost of loft insulation is comparatively low. Warm loft insulation is used on pitched roofs where you are using the loft space as a room or for storage.

Warm loft insulation is more expensive for two reasons. And there s even more good news. You ll need warm roof construction where the insulation is attached to the underside of the roof itself. First it s a more specialist job not really a diy task.

Insulating your loft attic or flat roof is a simple and effective way to reduce heat loss and reduce your heating bills. Warm roof solutions are generally more expensive but they can provide a greater level of heat retention.