Ecohome Insulation's Guide to Measuring your roof

How to measure your roof to be ready to insulate.

This blog is about Ecohome Insulation's Guide to Measuring your roof.  

We will show you how to measure your;

 

• Rafters / Pitched Roof
• Loft Floor / Joists
• Gable End
• Rafter Centres

 

Rafters / Pitched Roof

The most simplistic method to measure a pitched roof is as followed. Measure the length and the height (Eaves to Ridge) of the internal loft space. Times these two figures together. If your dwelling has two sloping roof sections, multiply this by two. Example – If the length is 10m, and height is 4.3m: 10m x 4.3m = 43m² 43m² x 2 = 86m² Total m² = 86m² Common insulation materials for rafter level; SuperQuilt Multifoil Insulation – Link EcoQuilt Expert Multifoil Insulation – Link BreatherQuilt Multifoil Insulation (From External) – Link

Loft Floor / Ceiling Level

The most effective way to measure a ceiling level / loft floor. Take the width of the loft space, then multiply by the length. This will give you the total area. Example – The length of loft is 8m, and the width is 6m. 8m x 6m = 48m² Common insulation materials for Loft Floor / Ceiling Level. Multifoil Insulation Supply a Loft Floor Kit. Our exclusive loft floor kit contains EcoQuilt Expert, alongside Thermaseal Foil Joining Kit, Staple Gun, Staples & Free Delivery. The perfect solution without the use of Mineral Wool – Product Link

Gable End

The most simplistic way to measure a Gable End. Firstly measure the width along the loft floor. Then measure the height of the wall, from the loft floor to the ridge. Then multiply these measurements together, and finally divide by two. Example – Loft floor width is 6m, and height is 3m. 6m x 3m = 18m² 18m² divide by 2 = 9m² Common Insulation Materials for Gable End Walls; SuperQuilt Multifoil Insulation – Link EcoQuilt Expert Multifoil Insulation – Link

Rafter Centres

How to accurately measure the rafter centers on your roof. Commonly, the centers range between 400mm & 600mm. Start by measuring the left side of one rafter, to the left side of the next rafter along. This method can also be used on Timer Framed Walls & Loft Floor Joists / Ceiling Leve. We hope you have found Ecohome Insulation's Guide to Measuring your roof helpful, If you require any assistance on calculating U-values, please call our Tech Team on 0114 323 0029. Do you have a roof project going through building control? Our Trade Partners Multifoil Insulation have a free online U-value calculator, with over 700 solutions! To visit - Click Here. All orders delivered to UK Mainland are carriage free when over £100 Ex VAT! Spend over £500 (Ex VAT) you will also receive a Free Heavy Duty Staple Gun & 5,000 Staples! If you require any assistance on calculating U-values, please call our Tech Team on 0114 323 0029.