Roof Insulation Boards

When you’re wanting to reduce your energy bills and your carbon footprint, upgrading your roof insulation is one of the most efficient ways to do so. High-quality insulation materials are a fantastic way to prevent heat from escaping through your roof and roof insulation is arguably one of the most important types of insulation to have. There’s an extensive range of roof insulation products available from well-known brands such as Celotex, Kingspan and Ecotherm, and knowing which are best to invest in isn’t always easy. To help you narrow down the vast market, below we have listed some factors you should consider when purchasing new roof insulation. If you’re struggling to choose which insulation materials are right for your home, our team at Online Insulation are on hand to help. With a wealth of experience behind us, you can trust we will be able to recommend the best insulation products for your specific needs.

Roof Type

Whether you have a flat roof or a pitched roof will impact which type of insulation you purchase. Flat roofs are roofs that have a pitch below 10° and they will need to be insulated in a different way than pitched roofs to optimise energy efficiency and reduce heat loss. If you’re unsure which insulation system you need for your roof type, it’s beneficial to get some guidance from an insulation expert. Our team at Online Insulation will be happy to advise you on the best pitched roof insulation and flat roof insulation to install.

Roof Size

Insulation boards come in a range of different sizes and thicknesses, and depending on the size of your roof, you may find that some are more suitable than others. Similarly, how you use your roof space will likely influence which type of insulation you install. For example, if you use your loft space for storage or you would like to convert your loft into a usable room, thinner insulation may be more suitable. If you’re looking for a space-saving insulation solution for your loft space, you shouldn’t compromise on thermal conductivity though. The lower the thermal conductivity, the better the thermal performance and ultimately, the more effective your insulation will be at preventing heat loss. Ideally, you should always look at thermal conductivity and insulation thickness separately.

Additional Requirements

Although the main reason why people choose to upgrade their roof insulation is to improve their energy efficiency and save money on their heating bills, lots of insulation materials have additional benefits. For example, it isn’t uncommon for roof and loft insulation to be used to reduce noise disturbances and if you’re interested in soundproofing, you should consider this when choosing your new insulation. Some insulation products will have better acoustic performance than others and some also have more additional benefits to explore too.

Installation

Whenever you’re purchasing new insulation for your home, you need to consider the time and cost associated with installing it. As you may expect, some types of roof insulation are quicker and easier to install than others, and if ease of installation is important to you then it’s beneficial to get some guidance from an insulation expert in this regard. Our team at Online Insulation can help you to find insulation products that meet all of your needs and are also straightforward to install, preventing extortionate installation bills.

Purchasing the Right Type of Roof Insulation

Here at Online Insulation, we supply insulation materials that have been manufactured to the highest standards and you can rely on us to provide you with the quality roof insulation you need. We have partnered with some of the largest distributors of insulation in the UK to enable us to provide our customers with a low-cost yet reliable service. With over 100 distribution points available, we can source roof insulation in a timely manner and we’re also one of the only online suppliers that offers a preferred delivery date selector. We pride ourselves on making it as easy as possible for our customers to purchase the insulation they need.