Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being changed into a usable room, the converted space will have to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate a U-value for the amount of heat loss through an area. These values are set differently for walls, floors, windows and roofs, with flat roofs being required to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is typically cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will help save on your energy bills. The most difficult facet of insulating a loft conversion is often the restricted space. Space saving insulation methods tend to be utilised in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is sufficient space designed for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will have an impact on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.