Attic Insulation*

Let’s start at the top. Do you know the old saying that we lose most heat through our heads? Well, the same goes for a roof. Just as it’s sensible to pop on a woolly hat when it’s cold, it’s a great idea to take the necessary steps to insulate your loft. Laying down a layer of roof insulation could be very inexpensive, compared to what you are going to pay if you don’t. 

Loft insulation is a barrier of material within your roof space. It can either be laid between the joists (the horizontal beams along the floor of your attic) or the rafters (the angled beams that support the roof).

Either way, it slows down the transfer of heat between your living space and the outside world, creating a warmer home in winter and a cooler one in summer. Insulation between the joists keeps warmth in your living space below and creates a cold loft, while insulation in the rafters allows you to keep warmth in the roof space as well.

Other benefits of roof insulation include:

• Lower heating bills
• Improving your home’s energy efficiency rating
• Increasing your home’s value

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