If your upstairs rooms feel cooler than they used to or your heating seems to be running longer, the problem might be sitting right above your head.
Old, flattened, or poorly installed loft insulation can quietly drain heat from your home and push your energy bills higher every year.
Over time, insulation settles. The fibres lose their spring, the thickness drops, and air pockets disappear. Once that happens, it can lose up to half its ability to trap heat. Adding heavy storage boxes on top exacerbates the problem, as compression reduces the performance of even relatively new insulation.
The Telltale Signs of Poor Insulation
You don’t need specialist equipment to spot a loft that’s losing heat. If the insulation sits lower than your joists, it’s too thin, as the current recommendation is 270mm. Condensation on the inside of the roof or a musty smell point to poor airflow and trapped moisture.
And if it’s been over a decade since anyone checked, there’s a good chance your loft insulation fails to meet today’s standards.
Why Storage Can Be a Problem
Lofts make excellent storage spaces, but placing boxes and furniture directly onto insulation crushes the fibres. That destroys the small air pockets that keep heat in and cold out.
In winter, you lose warmth faster. In summer, more heat seeps in from the roof. Both make your home harder to regulate and more expensive to run.
The Smart Fix to Heat Loss
The best approach to poor insulation is twofold: restore your insulation to the correct depth and protect it from compression.
Raised loft boarding achieves this by creating a storage platform above the insulation, preserving airflow while keeping the material working as intended. It also helps prevent condensation, which can cause damp, mould, and even timber rot if left unchecked.
Why Restore Your Insulation in Advance?
Replacing or topping up insulation before the colder months can make an immediate difference. This decision isn’t just about your comfort; it’s also about preventing the gradual rise in energy costs that occurs when your home can’t hold heat.
At MK Loft Boarding, the process starts with a free survey; https://www.mkloftboarding.com/loft-insulation/?utm_source=newsarticle&utm_medium=mkfm&utm_campaign=insulationwk1
Their experts check the depth, condition, and layout of your insulation, identify any problem areas, and give honest recommendations. If raised boarding might help, they explain precisely how it works and what it will cost, with no pressure to book.
Don’t let ageing insulation and poor storage habits drain your budget. Find out what’s happening in your loft before winter. Arrange your free loft survey with MK Loft Boarding before the energy bills start piling up again.
