Guidance
Energy efficiency and historic buildings: insulating pitched roofs at ceiling level-cold roofs
Advice on the principles, risks, materials and methods for insulating pitched roofs at ceiling level. When insulation is placed in this position, the roof is often referred to as a 'cold roof'. Insulating above the top floor ceiling is one of the easiest and cheapest means of improving the energy efficiency of buildings and such work can be carried out successfully in older buildings if approached with some care.
Document details
- Link to document on publisher's website
- Energy efficiency and historic buildings: insulating pitched roofs at ceiling level-cold roofs from Historic England
- Document type
- Guidance
- Date published
- 29 April 2016
- Last updated
- 29 April 2016
- Published by
- Historic England
Regulatory topics
- Pitched roofing
- Cold roofs
- Insulation
- Energy efficiency