Q: My girlfriend is convinced that we would save on heating expenses if we insulated between the roof rafters. My contention is that only the attic floor needs to be insulated because we only use the ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Insulating a pitched roof or loft is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve your home's energy efficiency. Uninsulated homes lose around a quarter of their heat through the roof. Even if you ...