Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being converted into a habitable room, the new space must meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which state 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 satisfy 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’ll help save on your energy bills. The trickiest part of insulating a loft conversion is typically the restricted space. Space saving insulation methods are often used in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is plenty of space available for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will have an impact on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.