Benefits of a good roof insulation

Did you know that the roof is responsible for more than 35% of the heat losses of a house? So,
insulating your slate roof is one of the best investments to consider when trying to improve
your home efficiency… Don’t miss these useful tips!

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INSULATING YOUR SLATE ROOF

What’s the best choice when insulating a pitched roof? There are 2 different solutions: warm or
cold insulation. Let’s see the differences between them!

Cold insulation is the cheapest roof insulation. It is placed over and between the wooden joists,
above the ceiling of your home’s top floor. Cold insulation is fairly easy to do as a DIY project,
but it only stops the heat escaping your home (the loft space will be uninsulated anyway).
Warm insulation. It is directly placed under the roof: it will reduce heat losses and your home
won’t become excessively hot in summer or cold in winter. One key thing to remember with
this insulation solution is the need for ventilation immediately below the slate roof tiles to
avoid condensation.

BENEFITS OF A GOOD SLATE ROOF INSULATION

As a homeowner, there are multiple reasons to insulate. Find here the most important ones:

1. Energy and cost savings

With efficient insulation, you will save energy and money. Roof insulation can help you keep
the heat or cold in when you need to. The statistics may vary, but some homeowners have
reported as much as a 20% savings once their slate roof has been insulated.

2. Long-term prevention
When a roof is not properly insulated, the rising heat might lead to melting snow on a roof,
which can then lead to ice dams. Moisture, ice dams, and condensation can slowly, steadily
cause persistent damage during a home, especially on the roof.

3. Sustainability
Insulating your roof is one among the foremost important energy-saving
projects you'll complete in your home. But when saving energy, you are also helping to reduce
pollution. So, reducing the amount of energy we consume can have a big effect on the
environment.

And take a look at this article if you want to know how a competent roofer can help you save
money