Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so be sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are frequently being converted into a usable room, the modified space will need to satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate 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 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 can help save on your energy bills. The most challenging part of insulating a loft conversion is often the constrained space. Space saving insulation materials are often used in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is enough space available for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will have an effect on 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 may well have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.