Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so ensure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being changed into a usable room, the modified space will need to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which define a U-value for the rate of heat loss through an area. These values are set differently for walls, floors, windows and roofs, with flat roofs needing to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is generally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it can help save on your energy bills. The most challenging part of insulating a loft conversion is typically the restrained space. Space saving insulation methods are in many cases employed in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is ample space designed for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will impact the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will need to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.