Loft Roof Insulation Boards

Warm loft insulation is used on pitched roofs where you are using the loft space as a room or for storage.

Loft roof insulation boards.

The rafters are joined together by a horizontal ridge board at the top and tied together by ceiling joists at the bottom. It makes adding insulation to your attic a breeze. Ensure that each 1220mm long board is supported across at least three joists. These insulation panels also provide excellent noise control.

Blown in insulation is installed using blowing machines. If fitting close to the eaves maintain a 25mm ventilated airspace between the insulation boards and the eaves. This floor insulation is 455mm wide and is designed for standard vertical wall tie spacing ensuring a closed joint with adjacent slabs. Having chosen to insulate your rafters and potentially use the loft space as an extension of your living area you need to be aware of some safety features before you read on.

Knauf earthwool dritherm 32 cavity insulation slab is resistant to moisture making it an ideal choice for both residential and industrial applications. Lay the insulated loft boards at right angles to the ceiling joists and with the chipboard surface on the top. Batt insulation packages contain more square feet than rolls. Industry leaders such as tlx superfoil and actis all make up the foil insulation range from roofing superstore so you can take your pick between reliable inexpensive insulation options.

Alongside loft insulation boards insulated decking boards and superior insulation fixings are available. Insulating the rafter space will give you a warm loft. Foil insulation is a firm favourite amongst roofers for loft insulation thanks to its high thermal performance and typically thin profile. It provides coverage of 2 18m2.

Batts come in pre cut lengths which makes installation fast and easy especially for framed spaces.