Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be tricky, so make sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being converted into a habitable room, the converted space should meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which specify 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 required to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is generally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will help save on your energy bills. The most difficult facet of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restricted space. Space saving insulation methods are in many cases used in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is a sufficient amount of space available for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will impact 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 could have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.