Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so be sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are frequently being converted into a habitable room, the converted space will need to satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which identify 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 meet a different value to pitched ones. As with 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 trickiest element of insulating a loft conversion is usually the limited space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently utilised in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is ample space designed for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will have an affect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.