Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be tricky, so ensure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being converted into a usable room, the new space must meet 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 needing 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 will help save on your energy bills. The most challenging part of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials tend to be utilised in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is a sufficient amount of space available for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will affect the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will have to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to comply with a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.