Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so make sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are typically being changed into a usable room, the new space will need to meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which identify 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 fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will help save on your energy bills. The hardest part of insulating a loft conversion is generally the constrained space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently found in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is adequate space available for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will impact the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention 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.