The loft is often one of the most underused and least valued spaces in the home yet these large spaces offer much more than a mere opportunity for expansion. Spending on your loft space can be a great way to increase the value of your home and reduce home heating costs. How you ask? Well adding an extra bedroom to a home has always traditionally added value to a property and using energy saving methods such as insulation can reduce heat loss and save on heating costs.

Creating the right space and look and feel of a loft conversion is pivotal to the valuation of your new floor space and with many things it requires meticulous planning. However the aim here is long term which means not only looking at creating a beautiful space but also an efficient space. Buyers and home owners a like look for economical solutions and this is where products such as insulation can be key.

According to the Energy Saving Trust heat loss can be as high as 15% in homes that are uninsulated. This usually occurs through the roof and in turn this results in 15% of your heating bill equating to wasted energy. Home roof insulation is perfect for solving such problems and should be a key part of any loft conversion project.

Why Insulate Your Loft?

Insulating your loft firstly helps combat heat loss and provides a controlled airflow through your home. Insulation essentially stops valuable heat from escaping through your roof rafters and distributes it effectively through your home again. This helps significantly reduce your energy bills and in today’s economic climate we all know this to be extremely important.

Insulation is also an effective way to reduce your homes C02 emissions. You can do your bit for the environment with many of the leading insulation types as they are environmentally friendly. The most effective is proven to be spray foam.

Is your home suitable for Insulation?

The answer to this depends on the condition of your loft but generally speaking it is suitable for almost all homes. Lofts that suffer from damp and condensation problems are sometimes needed to be treated first before insulation can be put in place. Of course some insulation types are more flexible than others. Foam insulation is probably the most flexible but in many homes you will find out dated wool insulation.

Insulation can also be installed by professionals like ourselves or by using some of the off the shelf packages.
When you come to renovating your loft you will need to consider the type of loft insulation you are going to use at a very early stage of your project. This is because it will need to be installed to fit with your window and roof raft spaces. This takes a great level of skill but doing properly will help you deliver a well polished finish. This of course can be the difference between a good and outstanding project.

In conclusion the loft is one of the most profitable and architecturally sound places to expand your home. These unique spaces create exciting opportunities for new bedrooms, studies, games rooms and much more. If you are working on a loft conversion project let the professionals help.

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