It’s no secret that 25% of all the escaping heat from a building goes through the roof. This is because hot air rises, making its way through your home, into your loft and transfers through the roof to the outside. In theory, if you could prevent that with effective loft boarding over insulation, then your energy bills should also be reduced by 25%.
Therefore, the most obvious difference offered by an insulated loft is the saving in energy bills and a warmer, more comfortable home. In fact, it’s estimated that it can save you between £120-£250 per year on your energy bill, depending on the size of your home.
How much does insulation cost?
Your home may already have some insulation, but it’s essential to consider that this does not last indefinitely and may need replacing with new thicker insulation. There is no one size fits all standard, but 270mm is the depth required by most government regulations.
Loft insulation rolls can cost as little as £20 per 8m squared roll. This means you can insulate the loft yourself for less than £100, depending on the size of your home and its loft.
However, you may wish to hire a professional to install it to guarantee an effective and long-lasting job which could increase the price further. Even with this taken into consideration, you could make back your expenditure in as little as two years.
Loft Boarding over Insulation
This heat retention and cost-saving sound great in theory, but to maximise the effectiveness of your insulation, it mustn’t be squashed under the loft boarding that makes up the flooring. You can do this by utilising a raised loft boarding system that properly fits the loft boarding over insulation without compromising on the increased storage space you will receive. Not only will this increase the storage space available in your home, but will also make it more energy efficient in the process.
How does raised loft boarding work?
This raised loft boarding over insulation system works by attaching extremely strong engineering-grade recycled plastic, Uni- and Tri-supports to the joists of your loft. These supports are much stronger than the joists of a typical loft and connect to cross beams that facilitate a solid loft boarding over insulation that can hold up to 500kg per square metre.
The flooring is raised 279mm above the joists leaving plenty of room for insulation to be laid beneath them to the recommended government depth without being compressed. This system is specifically designed to protect high insulation, and there is no need to squash or remove the insulation in your loft. Removing insulation can reduce the thermal performance of your home, making your property much colder in the winter.
Its raised nature also creates an air gap between the loft boards and the insulation, reducing the risk of moisture buildup leading to dampness. This will ensure that your insulation is protected and working effectively as intended, offering energy savings as a result. A smaller compact storefloor is also available for those with a smaller loft space but still wishing to ensure your insulation is still protected.
Benefits of effective loft insulation
The combination of proper boarding over insulation to make it work optimally will allow you to reduce your energy output, saving money and reducing your carbon footprint.
If you intend to use your loft more regularly as a storage place, it’s essential to have insulation to regulate the temperature to a comfortable level. It will also keep your storage space at a more controlled temperature with no risk of dampness, preventing any damage to belongings.
Having loft boarding over insulation installed by a professional will transform your loft into a functional storage space that retains heat and saves you money.
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