My 1980s house has a chapel ceiling (the inside profile follows the line of the roof), which I don’t think is insulated. Is it possible to add insulation to a roof like this?
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May 8th, 2011
My 1980s house has a chapel ceiling (the inside profile follows the line of the roof), which I don’t think is insulated. It is extremely cold in winter. Is it possible to add insulation to a roof like this?
Editor, May 8th, 2011 on 10:05 pm
A lot of your home’s heat (up to 45%) can be lost through an un-insulated ceiling. If your chapel ceiling was not insulated at the time it was built, you have a few choices:
1. It may be possible (if there is enough space between the rafters and the ceiling lining) to inject insulation into the cavity. There are companies in the Yellow Pages specialising in this service.
2. Employ a builder to take the roofing iron off and fit bulk insulation between the ceiling joists batts, then replace the roofing iron. This will not be cheap but you will definitely save on your power bills (typically up to $400 per year savings) and your home will feel warmer and more comfortable.
You could drop the ceiling and install insulation from the inside. This is certainly easier if you have exposed beams, as you can install bulk insulation between the beams and sheet over the beams.