Room in a Roof Insulation
What is Room in a Roof insulation?
Mitigate heat loss using Room in Roof Insulation.
When discussing insulation, the attic often takes precedence in people’s minds. Nonetheless, there’s another crucial space that requires insulation – the room within the roof. This area has potential for storage, a home office, or even an additional bedroom.
If you intend to utilise your loft as a habitable space, it’s advisable to ensure thorough insulation of all walls and ceilings. Retrofitting room insulation can be accomplished by overlaying existing surfaces with 62.5mm thick plasterboard.
Some of the benefits of Room in Roof Insulation include:
- Enhanced energy conservation
- Decreased expenses on heating and cooling
- Enhanced comfort levels
- Reduced external noise interference
Get a break on your taxes when you make an investment in energy efficiency.
Homeowners aiming to trim expenses on energy bills might contemplate enhancing their home's efficiency through upgrades such as room-in-roof insulation, loft insulation, or internal wall insulation.
Moreover, not only are prices expected to surge soon, but there's also the added advantage of a 0% VAT, courtesy of a government announcement. This VAT exemption is valid until 2027, presenting a prime opportunity for substantial savings on insulation or renewable installations.
The Numbers
Here’s how much a typical installation could cost you, how much you could save on your energy bill (£/year) as well as how many kilograms of CO2 emissions you could save each year by insulating an uninsulated loft with 270mm of loft insulation:
Room in Roof Grant Eligibility
To be eligible you must:
To be eligible you must own or rent your home and be in receipt of a qualifying benefit.
Our 3 Step Hassle Free Process:
- If you believe you meet the criteria for receiving ECO4 grants covering 100% of the costs, please complete our form. A representative from our team will contact you within 24 hours to review your needs.
- After verifying your eligibility, we will schedule a complimentary assessment of your property by an accredited energy surveyor.
- Subsequently, we will handle the submission of your grant application and coordinate the commencement of work on your property within 14 days. This simple process ensures you enjoy a cosier home with reduced bills!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Fully Funded ECO4 Insulation Grants!
If you have what you think classifies as a Room In Roof and you’re in receipt of a qualifying benefit then we’re almost sure you’re eligible to make the most of this 100% fully funded ECO4 measure!
There are also grants through the Great British Insulation Scheme.
To put it simply, a ‘Room in roof’ is a room within your roof space that is accessed via a fixed staircase. It will usually have sloping ceilings visible in the room, however if there are full width dormer windows present, there may not be any sloping ceilings visible. A room in roof could be a converted roof space such as a loft conversion or an original part of the design such as the upper floor in a dormer bungalow. If you are unsure please feel free to give a member of our team a call or email via our contact page.
The ECO (Energy Company Obligation) scheme was launched by the UK government in 2013 and is one of the flagship initiatives to reduce greenhouse gases, lower carbon emissions, and increase the energy efficiency of all domestic and non-domestic properties throughout the UK. All this is 100% cost covered by the ECO scheme itself, meaning it costs you, the customer, nothing!
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