Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being changed into a habitable room, the new space should meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which establish 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 meet 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’ll save on your energy bills. The most challenging part of insulating a loft conversion is usually the limited space. Space saving insulation methods are often utilised in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make sure that there is ample space designed for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will impact the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.