Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so be sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being changed into a habitable room, the modified space will need to satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which specify 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. Just like insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it can help save on your energy bills. The hardest aspect of insulating a loft conversion is generally the constrained space. Space saving insulation materials are often found in loft conversions as these should offer 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 mandatory insulation, as the insulation will have an affect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.