Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are frequently being converted into a usable room, the converted space must satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which define 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. Just like insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The most challenging element of insulating a loft conversion is typically the restricted space. Space saving insulation methods are in many cases found in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is sufficient space available for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will lower the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will need to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.