Insulation And My Roof

Insulating a roof is perhaps the easiest of all the energy saving home improvements.

Insulation and my roof.

Unlike blown in insulation spray foam is applied to the underside of your roof as opposed to the attic floor. Insulating the roof is a priority if the ceilings of your home happen to be part of the roof deck as is the case with cathedral ceilings. You could even buy insulation and floor boards that are already bonded together which makes the job much faster and easier. It creates a breeding ground for mold and mildew and ruins the air trapping pockets that block heat flow.

With a more complete layer of insulation throughout your attic you ll experience lower energy costs and more effective heating cooling compared to simple batts installations. Box out light fixtures. Look for water stains on the roof sheathing or damp or moldy spots on attic joists and existing insulation as a clue to where leaks might be. Additionally insulation serves as a way to enhance sound proofing on the uppermost envelop of your house.

Lay mineral wool between the joists and then fit rigid insulation boards across the joists with floorboards on top. While that may give you some added storage space it makes proper attic ventilation problematic. Water is insulation s enemy. Insulating in and around your roof attic space also prevents long term damage from moisture build up or ice damming which results from the warm air trying to escape through the apex of the roof but instead heating up the snow.

To increase the thickness of your roof insulation layer you can. Mineral wool rolls are ubiquitous and cheap meaning a whole roof on a standard home could be insulated to the recommended 270mm with a spend of little more than 200.