Loft Roof Insulation Boards

Boards must be cut to the correct width so that they fit snugly between the rafters.

Loft roof insulation boards.

Wood drill bit to fit. They can then be covered by insulated plasterboard. But if you plan to use your loft for storage only then a conventional cold roof option where the mineral wool insulation rolls are placed in between the ceiling joists above the top floor. 150millimetre mm wood screws for securing boards to joists.

If the loft is going to be used as living space then the insulation should be placed at rafter level to create a warm roof. Each of the options in our loft insulation range boast fantastic thermal performances with inexpensive options for loft conversions such as acoustic loft roll and great picks for rafter insulation such as insulation board. Click and collect is available or enjoy free uk delivery on selected orders over pound 150 excluding vat. If you want to use your loft as a living space you can insulate your room in the roof by insulating the roof with fixed rigid insulation boards between the roof rafters.

We would always recommend having a breathable membrane in place between the tiles and the rafters too to allow the roof to breathe. Suited for pitched roof insulation and flat roof insulation there s something in our range compatible for every application. The materials used to insulate under the roof include batts of mineral or glass wool insulation held in place by battens of wood attached to and across the rafters alternatively polystyrene. Shop our range insulation rolls and boards.

You can use rigid insulation board carefully cut to size or you can have foam insulation sprayed between the rafters. An alternative way to insulate your loft is to fit the insulation between and over the rafters these are the sloping timbers that make up the roof itself. Insulation superstore is proud to offer a wide range of insulation boards from a variety of well known brands and industry leaders such as celotex insulation board ecotherm insulation and kingspan insulation boards from general purpose applications to project specific tailor made systems we can supply your project with loft insulation board at a fantastic price. To help you learn about the types of insulation which will be best for your home we have compiled this guide to roof and loft insulation which are a great place to start when insulating your home.

When you use solid insulation board to create a warm loft the key thing to remember is ventilation you must keep a 50mm gap between the roof and the rigid insulation board. Combi drill to secure the boards. Wood adhesive for joining the boards. Other insulation boards available don t work as a similar 2 in 1.