Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so be sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being changed into a habitable room, the new space should meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which define 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 satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The hardest aspect of insulating a loft conversion is generally the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently employed in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is enough space designed for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will affect the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.