Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be tricky, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being changed into a habitable room, the converted space will have to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which define 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 meet 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’ll help save on your energy bills. The trickiest facet of insulating a loft conversion is usually the constrained space. Space saving insulation materials tend to be utilised in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is enough space available for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will have an effect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to comply with a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.