Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so be sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are frequently being converted into a habitable room, the new space should satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which designate a U-value for the speed of heat loss through an area. These values are set differently for walls, floors, windows and roofs, with flat roofs having to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it’ll save on your energy bills. The hardest part of insulating a loft conversion is generally the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently employed in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is enough space available for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will influence the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will have to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.