Lofts are usually cheaper and easier to insulate than roofs. But if your loft has been converted into living space, you'll have to insulate the roof itself. One reason some people don’t insulate ...

Most heat is lost through the roof, so it should be the priority. About two-thirds of UK homes have loft insulation. Many properties have a cavity-wall structure - a gap between the inner and ...

Area \(\percent\) heat loss Method How it works Roof 25 Insulate loft with mineral wool or fibre glass. Trapped air between glass or mineral wool fibres reduces heat loss by conduction and convection.

Loft insulation A thick layer of material with a low thermal conductivity reduces the rate of heat transfer from the ceiling into the roof space. Double glazed windows A gap between two panes of ...

It is estimated that around 250,000 homes have this type of insulation in the UK. But some banks and building societies have ...

Homeowners are struggling to sell or remortgage as some major lenders are rejecting properties with spray foam insulation, ...