Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are frequently being converted into a usable room, the modified space should fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which designate 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 required to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it can help save on your energy bills. The most challenging element of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restrained space. Space saving insulation methods are in many cases used in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is a sufficient amount of space designed for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will have an impact on 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 could have to comply with a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.