Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being changed into a habitable room, the converted space should satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which define 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 needing to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it’ll help save on your energy bills. The most difficult aspect of insulating a loft conversion is typically the restrained space. Space saving insulation methods tend to be used in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, verify that there is plenty of space available for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will lower the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.