How To Insulate A Roof

First climb into the attic and use measuring tape to determine the square footage of the space.

How to insulate a roof.

Step 2 cutting and fitting the insulation. If 180mm is to be installed then 100mm board might be introduced between the rafters there has to be a minimum 25mm air gap between the insulation and the underside of the tiles or slates with an 80mm board running across the rafters. With a warm roof the usual process is to split the insulation into two layers. Step 3 installing the insulation.

How to insulate roof rafters. To insulate the roof itself you either use spray foam or retrofit with it with rigid foam board. An advantage of spray foam is it s quick whereas foam board needs to be cut and measured which can be a chore. The right way to insulate attics and cathedral ceilings with batts using certain t.

In order to place it quickly you may also need to cut them precisely according to the size needed. Cut panels on the roof before you get through with any roofing work you need to bring up the insulation up to the roof. If you re insulating the roof directly. Step 1 measuring the space.

A warm loft is where you insulate immediately under the roof which means your loft space is warm as well.