Sloped roof insulation
Are you considering having your pitched roof insulated or the insulation renewed? This intensive job is a sustainable investment in your home that will easily pay for itself in a few years. Insulating your pitched roof will save you money on your energy bill. More information about insulation of your pitched roof by Roofers 24/7 can be found here.
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What are the ways to insulate a pitched roof?
A pitched roof can be insulated using two different methods: insulation from the outside or insulation from the inside. Internal insulation is less intensive and therefore less expensive than external insulation. However, external insulation is more effective and can save up to 30% of your energy. Read more about these different insulation methods here.
Inner sloping roof insulation
Insulation of a pitched roof along the inside is easier to install than insulation along the outside. From inside the house, the insulation material is placed under the roof bulkhead, between the joists. In many cases, this does cause you to sacrifice attic space. The roof covering that was present on the pitched roof can be retained completely, because the insulation is placed inside the house instead of on the roof. A disadvantage of this is that there is more chance of temperature fluctuations and cold bridges in the house.
Is the roof bulkhead missing from your roof? Then the above method is still possible, provided a vapor permeable foil is used. In this way, any condensation can still be drained away while the roof boarding is waterproof from water penetration.
Outside sloping roof insulation
Sloping roof insulation along the outside of the property has several advantages. For example, the efficiency you achieve with the insulation is higher than with insulation along the inside and there is no question of sacrificing space in the attic. When insulating your pitched roof from the outside, the professionals of Roofers 24/7 will have to remove your existing roof covering. This is because the insulation material is placed directly under the roofing material, which also insulates your roof structure. This in turn has the advantage that wooden beams and other construction materials are protected from shrinking and expanding due to temperature fluctuations. Your roof will of course be finished to perfection by our experts, with the new roofing chosen in consultation.
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Cost of pitched roof insulation
So insulating your roof is a good investment to increase the value of your home. It also significantly increases your living comfort, as you will enjoy a warm home in the winter and coolness in your home in the summer. But what does insulating your roof cost? You can read about that here.
Average cost
The cost of insulating your roof depends, among other things, on your house type, type of roofing and the total area of the roof. For (re)insulating a sloping roof in the case of a mid-terrace house, you will pay an average of €4500. To give more insight into the average costs for different types of houses, the table below has been drawn up for you:
| Woningtype | Binnenzijde hellend dak | Buitenzijde hellend dak |
|---|---|---|
| Tussenwoning (50 m2) | €3.000 – €3.750 | €3.500 – €4.250 |
| Hoekwoning / 2-onder-1-kap (65 m2) | €3.750 – €4.400 | €4.300 – €5.300 |
| Vrijstaande woning (100 m2) | €5.000 – €7.000 | €7.000 – €8.250 |
*The above prices are an average price for guidance. Would you like to know exactly what you will pay for having your pitched roof insulated? Then ask us for a free, no-obligation quote.
Advantages of sloped roof insulation
Insulating your pitched roof is quite an investment and also a big job. Therefore, it is good for you to know what benefits you will gain by doing so. The biggest advantages of pitched roof insulation are:
- Saving energy costs up to 30%;
- Increasing living comfort;
- Increasing the value of your home or property;
- With insulation along the outside, your roof structure is protected from weather and temperature changes. This benefits the longevity of your roof structure;
- Combining this sustainable investment with another sustainability investment will earn you a government grant.
Disadvantages of sloped roof insulation
Besides the great advantages that insulation of your pitched roof has, there are also some disadvantages.
The biggest disadvantages of pitched roof insulation are:
- Labor-intensive job;
- Performable only in proper weather conditions;
- Insulation along the inside limits your space in the attic;
- Insulation along the outside is a costly project.
Despite some disadvantages, we at Roofers 24/7 are convinced that insulating your roof is always better than not insulating. The advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
Need to have your roof insulated by experienced and certified professionals? Contact Roofers 24/7 for options or to receive a free, no-obligation quote.
Pitched roof and the subroof
When insulating a pitched roof, the under-roof and a vapor barrier are two requirements.
- Under roof: The under roof acts as a wind and watertight protective layer on a pitched roof. This is always necessary because slates or tiles are never completely wind and watertight. Without an under-roof, a house or building cannot be insulated from the inside. The insulation materials would then get wet, causing moisture problems or worse damage.
- Vapor barrier: The vapor barrier is installed on the inside of the insulation and prevents moist warm air from entering the insulation material or the roof structure. A vapor barrier also promotes airtightness in the building.
How the specialists at Roofers 24/7 work
Over the years, the experts at Roofers 24/7 have developed an established method for installing pitched roof insulation along the outside and along the inside. Depending on your needs and our roof inspection, the most appropriate insulation method is chosen.
Our process for each insulation method is as follows:
Inner sloping roof insulation
- The space in the attic will be cleared for the work;
- The insulation blankets or sheets are cut to size;
- The insulation material is fixed between the beams of the roof structure;
- Any gaps and seams are taped to prevent weak spots;
- The wall is finished as desired, e.g., with drywall that can be further finished (painting, wallpapering or the like) immediately after installation.
Exterior pitched roof insulation
- The roofer removes the existing roofing and underlying wood battens from the roof. If present, underlying insulation material is also removed;
- Old vapor control liner will be replaced for new liner;
- The insulation material is custom-made;
- The insulation material is fastened tightly together to prevent weak spots in the insulation;
- The seams between the insulation material are made windproof;
- A waterproof foil is then attached over the insulation material;
- After fixing and checking the insulation materials, the wooden battening and roofing of the roof is put back in place.
Years of experience and expertise in our trade means that we have successfully insulated countless pitched roofs. This intensive job our experts know how to perform professionally and safely without fuss. Do you choose roof insulation installed by Roofers 24/7? Then you are choosing quality!
Finishing a pitched roof after insulation
After insulating your pitched roof, all that remains is to choose a roof finish. There are several options in which we finish your roof for you. You can read about the most frequently chosen options here:
Finishing with panels of wood or plastic
Panels made of wood or plastic are an effective and quick way of finishing your roof. These panels can be finished with paint or wallpaper after installation.
Finishing with drywall
Finishing with ready-made system
When finished with a ready-made system, a thin finishing layer of wood or plastic is attached to the insulation material. The seams between the panels are covered with plastic strips.
Types of roofing sloping roof
Insulating your pitched roof from the outside means that new roofing has to be installed after the work has been done. In some cases the old roofing can be reused, but in many cases you would be wise to opt for new roofing as well. But what type of roofing is possible on a pitched roof? You can read this here.
Roof tiles
This is the most common form of roofing on private homes. Roof tiles are usually made of clay or concrete and provide sturdy protection to the roof.
Slate roofing
Roof Sheets
An increasingly common alternative to roof tiles are so-called roof sheets. It is an inexpensive form of roofing that can be installed quickly and is also available with insulation.
Thatched roofing
Generally we see the number of thatched roofs decreasing, but in a rural home or property, the very thatched roof gives extra character to the property. The treatment of thatched roofing is very specialized work.
Zinc roofing
This roofing material consists largely of zinc with a small amount of titanium and copper added. Zinc roofing is flexible and pliable, but is chosen primarily for its durability.
Green roof
A green roof is a roof covered with (green) plants. A big advantage is the good insulation that this form of roofing offers and, of course, this choice is completely environmentally friendly and the option to combine with solar panels is also available.
Roof Shingles
Roof shingles (popularly known as roofing shingles) is a popular roofing material. Shingles are made of bitumen, these bitumen shingles are covered with chippings in a certain color. You often see a shingles roof on gazebos.
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