Yes , everyone is talking about Insulation. Everyday you read or hear about going green and saving energy in every way you can. So have you considered of getting your home insulated or are you still trying to get acquainted with the whole hype about insulation.
Just what is roof insulation? It may seem hidden but it plays a major role in making your home energy efficient and cost effective.Roof insulation works silently to make your living space warm in winter and cold in summer. It acts as a blanket, trapping rising heat in the house , saving upto 15% overall cost of heating . That can add up to a nice amount of money in a few years time, perhaps even enough to pay for your roof insulation and installation!
There are two types of roof insulation. One of these types goes on the outside of your home in the area between the roof’s shingles or tiles, and the sheathing used on top of the rafters as a place for the roofing. Normally, a type of foam board is stapled to the sheathing, and the roofing material is then installed on top of the foam board. This gives you a layer of protection from hot and cold air drifting into your home’s attic and then into your living space. Rigid fibreglass insulation can also be used for this purpose. It is a lot easier to install this type of insulation when you are also replacing your roof shingles or tiles, but it can definitely be used on a roof that is already in place or a flat roof as well.
It may only be necessary to place roof insulation in your attic space, which some contractors will call loft insulation. This is the more common type of roof insulation, and you will find that more people have heard of this alternative. Rafter vents are needed to keep any build up of moisture from getting the insulation wet. Once this has been accomplished, the space between the rafters can then be filled with insulation.
There are three main types of insulation: glasswool and rock mineral wool (which are sometimes referred to as mineral wool) as well as foam.
Glasswool (Mineral Wool)
The world’s most popular and widely used energy saving insulation, it’s highly sustainable. Easy to install in walls and lofts it’s the most cost effective insulation solution available on the market – it also contains recycled glass making it even better for the environment.
Rock mineral wool (Mineral Wool)
Although it’s not quite as good as glasswool when it comes to controlling indoor temperature, it is ideal when you need to be able to put weight on top of the insulation, for instance underneath a floor, or in the walls of a tall building.
Foam
Usually available as rigid boards, it is easy to cut and shape. This is the most suitable for use under floors, but can also be used in walls and roofs if it is not essential to control noise and fire resistance.
The various types of roof insulation that are available will make your home a comfortable place to live, whether it is winter or summer.
