Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be tricky, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being converted into a habitable room, the converted space should fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which identify a U-value for the amount of heat loss through an area. These values are set differently for walls, floors, windows and roofs, with flat roofs having to meet a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it’ll help save on your energy bills. The most challenging part of insulating a loft conversion is typically the constrained space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently found in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is ample space designed for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will influence the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will need to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.