Once inspiration strikes and you have the urge to reclaim your loft or attic space, be sure to add ROCKWOOL’s stone wool insulation solutions to your must-have list.
Download our guideThe reasons to renovate a loft and attic in your home may vary, but you will always want to ensure your project has the best outcome for both the occupants and your pocket.
There are two main reasons why you might start a loft and attic renovation project. Maybe you just want to add a layer of insulation to improve the building’s thermal efficiency – and save you money on energy costs. Or perhaps you want to repurpose it into a new, usable living space.
Regardless of your motivations, there are many benefits to a loft and attic renovation project. You could opt to turn the space into a quiet home office, create an activity room for your kids, or add an extra bedroom for a family member.
Some of the primary benefits you get from a loft renovation project include:
Once you have decided to start the project, you should select technologies that will best help you create a comfortable home and conserve energy. Heat rises, and you could be losing as much as 25 percent of the energy required to heat or cool your home. Stone wool insulation can reduce the thermal losses through your loft or attic.
Solutions for insulating an unused loft
While you may have looked for inspiration online and searched for different loft and attic renovation ideas, you might have decided that a complete loft conversion is beyond your budget. That should not prevent you from considering an insulation retrofit. You can still achieve energy-savings by improving the insulation used in your loft, reducing your energy consumption while maintaining comfortable temperatures during the summer and winter months.
You could choose to insulate an unused loft using stone wool slabs above your ceiling. Alternatively, you could simply have stone wool granulate blown into the empty space in your loft easily creating a layer of energy saving, fire resilient stone wool insulation. Whatever method you choose, this layer will help keep your home warm, save you money on your energy bill and protect against fire.
Homeowners will naturally start with an assessment of the attic renovation cost. However, you should also consider the intent of the project, measure the dimensions, and select materials that provide superior performance while remaining affordable without taking up the available space.
Start by measuring the height of the room to verify that you can install insulation while converting the area into a comfortable living area. You should also study the outdoor climate and select insulation that helps effectively manage your indoor environment.
If you do not insulate the area properly, occupants will experience higher temperatures in summer and struggle to heat the loft during winter months. Inadequate insulation will require more energy to heat or cool your newly converted top floor.
Every project will be different, but you can find solutions for any type of loft or attic configuration. If you have a pitched roof, you can install stone wool insulation in the following areas:
Stone wool solutions are sustainable, highly recyclable, and provide superior performance over the lifetime of your home. Irrespective of where you install stone wool insulation, you will receive excellent thermal retention and improved noise management in your newly reclaimed space.
Thermal insulation can help reduce the amount of energy required to heat the property by up to 70 percent. Without effective insulation, almost a quarter of your heat energy will dissipate through your attic and roof. Installing stone wool insulation, maximising the use of natural light, and eliminating the gaps in any of the construction elements will provide the best results.
Stone wool insulation solutions for your attic or loft create a healthier indoor climate and reduce energy costs with improved thermal performance. You can reduce your carbon footprint, save money, and make the loft or attic into a comfortable, usable living area.
ROCKWOOL’s stone wool insulation harnesses the strengths of stone to:
ROCKWOOL’s stone wool insulation products can help you successfully execute your loft or attic renovation project. With a broad variety of solutions available, you can reclaim additional space in your home while also drastically improving the energy-efficiency.
Stone wool insulation reimagines one of the world’s most abundant natural resources and harnesses the seven strengths of stone. When planning a loft or attic renovation project, ensure you use the right insulation that will reduce your energy costs, improve your acoustic performance, and increase the fire resilience of your property.
Before you start your next home renovation project, consider using the power of stone wool from ROCKWOOL Group as part of your loft or attic conversion.
