2007-11-30 00:34:49 · 4 answers · asked by debodun 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
In theory the amount of insulation you have above the ceiling has the greatest impact on heat conservation.
With this in mind, a peaked roof will probably give you a chance to install a greater amount of insulation and thereby increase the heat loss through the ceiling.
If you have the same amount of insulation above the ceiling in both cases then the heat loss will be essentially the same.
2007-11-30 01:07:32 · answer #1 · answered by oil field trash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It matters on what is directly laying on the ceiling of the rooms below. If the insulation thickness is the same roof style does not matter. Look at schools and offices--flat roofs. In any case the area above the insulation needs to be vented out because of moisture sneaking out of the house so the structure does not rot.
With insulation, it protects you from the cold of winter AND the heat of summer(when you want it cool inside)
2007-11-30 01:34:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
peaked by far because it will not leak and attic insulation will be efficent. A flat roof will collect water and will leak sooner than a peaked roof thus costing more in the long run.
2007-11-30 00:40:46 · answer #3 · answered by boworl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An insulated attic is the best for heat conservation.
2007-11-30 00:37:18 · answer #4 · answered by flustered_homeowner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋