Loft insulation in bungalows
In a bungalow every room is directly under the roof. The loft is as big as the whole house, so the loft insulation is doing a much bigger share of the work than in a two-storey home.
| Why it matters | Every room loses heat upwards into the loft |
|---|---|
| Loft size | The same footprint as the whole home |
| Watch for | Low pitches at the edges, many downlights, long pipe runs |
| Good for | Full-depth insulation, often with raised storage |
More roof per room
In a two-storey house, the downstairs rooms have bedrooms above them, not the loft. In a bungalow, every room sits under the loft, so a poorly insulated roof affects every room in the home. That is why loft insulation is often one of the most worthwhile improvements in a bungalow.
What to expect
Bungalow lofts are large and often have room to move about near the middle, getting low towards the edges. There can be a lot of pipework running across the loft to bathrooms and the kitchen, and many bungalows have recessed downlights in every room. Each of these needs attention: pipes lagged, downlights covered or kept clear, cables lifted above the insulation.
Using the loft
Because the loft is so big, it is often the main storage space. Raised boarding over part of it keeps that storage without squashing insulation, and a good loft ladder makes it easy to reach. Some people go further and convert the loft into rooms: that is a different job with its own building regulations, and the roof slope is insulated instead of the floor.
Common questions
Is loft insulation worth it in a bungalow?
Can I store things in my bungalow loft?
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