Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are frequently being changed into a usable room, the converted space must 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 having to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The trickiest facet of insulating a loft conversion is generally the restrained space. Space saving insulation methods are often found in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, check that there is sufficient space designed for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will affect the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.