Fitting Roof Insulation

We explain how to fit rolled insulation in a cold roof type loft including the common problems that you might encounter while getting the insulation laid.

Fitting roof insulation. Time to get the insulation finished and get this place warm. This technique is the same for all rigid insulation such as kingsp. Isover glass mineral wool gmw is another option for the between rafter insulation as a roll or batt. 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.

With a flat roof this issue does not arise but the u value constraint and the amount of insulation needed is just the same. How to insulate a loft by installing loft insulation to stop the heat escaping through your roof. The materials used to insulate under the roof include batts of mineral or glass wool insulation held in place by battens of wood attached to and across the rafters alternatively polystyrene. Hack n stack sealed foam board between the rafters would be better since it s at least an air impermeable insulation but even that would require a vent gap below the roof deck to meet code and you d still be under r38 on that 2x6 rafters unless you.

Batts between rafters in would require adding ventilation between the insulation roof deck. Achieving a u value of 0 20w m meaning your roof will be better insulated than your walls will need 120mm thickness of rigid foam or 200mm of mineral wool or natural insulation. We also help you to understand the equipment you will need and some professional tips so you. And there s even more good news.

Https youtu be w4mkphzmqxw contact us restorat. So fitting insulation in your loft attic or roof space is a great way to improve your home s cosiness factor. The flexible nature of gmw means that. Here is how we cut and fit our pir insulation to insulate the walls and roof of the house.