Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so ensure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being changed into a usable room, the modified space should meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which state 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 often cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it’ll help save on your energy bills. The most difficult part of insulating a loft conversion is generally the limited space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently employed in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, verify that there is sufficient space designed 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 must be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.