Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being changed into a usable room, the modified space must satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate a U-value for the rate 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. 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 aspect of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restrained space. Space saving insulation methods are often found in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, check that there is adequate space available for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will impact the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to comply with a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.