Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are typically being converted into a habitable room, the modified space will need to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which specify 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 having to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The trickiest element of insulating a loft conversion is generally the limited space. Space saving insulation materials tend to be employed in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is a sufficient amount of space available for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will have an impact on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.