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Roof Insulation
We spend a big part of the day in our house. Maybe that’s why everybody dreams of having a big and beautiful house. But how much of you think about the way his house it’s insulated? Well, you should think about this aspect. A properly insulated roof will increase the value of your house, and not only, it will help you save some money, by not allowing the heat to leak out from the house, and the cold, to enter. If your roof is not properly insulated I advice you to consult a specialist, or do it yourself.
Roof insulation it’s not a very difficult process. Once you have the suitable materials it’s pretty easy. If you want to make the best choice concerning your roof insulation you should keep in mind some aspects, such as: the zone you live in, the grade of humidity, the type of roof your house has, the type of material you want to use, a traditional or a more modern one, and so on.. The weather can be a real nightmare for your roof. But if you are wise and know what materials to use, your roof will last for a long period of time and will protect your house from unfavorable environmental factors, such as rain, snow, wind and moisture.
So, let’s start with the beginning! You can use traditional materials, such as cellulose, fiberglass, perlite or mineral wool. These are cheaper than the modern plastic foam (Extruded polystyrene foam; Expanded polystyrene foam; Polyurethane foam and Polyisocyanurate foam). Nowadays most of the people use the modern types. After you decide what material you are going to use the first step is to decide how do you want to insulate it, from the interior to the exterior, or vice versa. Usually the insulation is made from the interior to the exterior, starting by applying a layer of spray foam. Then there is the rafters and the roof deck. You should know that another important factor that you have to take into consideration is the deck type that your house has. Every deck type needs a different type of insulation.
If you are concerned about the environment and you care about the nature and the global warming, you can use a more ecologic method, with materials that are not so harmful for us and for the world we live in. You can use recycled cellulose fiber, recycled denim, soy insulation and sheep’s wool insulation. To put it in a nutshell, roof insulation is good for you, not only from a financial point of view, therefore increasing the value of your house, and saving heat, but also for the environment.