The Energy Efficiency Advantage: Why a Properly Boarded Loft Saves You Money Every Year

Energy efficiency is more important than ever for homeowners. Rising heating costs, changing weather and a growing focus on sustainability mean that how your home retains heat has a direct impact on your comfort and annual bills. While many people focus on windows or boilers, one of the most effective areas to improve is above your head in the loft.

This is where raised loft boarding makes a meaningful difference. It protects insulation so it can work to its full potential and helps your home stay warmer for longer.

According to the Energy Saving Trust, an independent authority on home energy efficiency, a typical poorly insulated home can lose around 25 percent of its heat through the roof.
You can read their guidance on roof and loft insulation here.

If insulation is squashed by traditional boarding or clutter, it simply cannot perform as intended.

So how can we help your roof and insulation do what they were designed to do?

Use raised loft boarding.

Raised loft boarding creates a strong platform above the insulation rather than squashing it. This allows the insulation to maintain its full depth, which is essential for heat retention and long-term performance.

If you are exploring wider insulation and energy saving improvements, the Government’s Clean Energy website also provides useful guidance on how insulation contributes to lower household bills. 

Here is how raised loft boarding helps:

1. Preserves energy performance

Your insulation stays fluffy, which means it can trap warm air and reduce heat loss effectively.

2. Helps maintain stable temperatures

With insulation working efficiently, upper floors stay warmer and maintain a more consistent temperature.

3. Reduces reliance on heating

A home that retains heat better requires less energy to stay comfortable, helping to reduce your heating usage.

4. Supports long term savings

Improved efficiency adds up over time, often offsetting the cost of the upgrade through reduced energy bills.

Heating bills are unlikely to fall significantly in the near future. If you want to improve your home’s comfort and reduce wasted energy, raised loft boarding is a simple and effective step.

Contact our team for advice or a free quote and discover how much difference a properly protected loft can make to your home.