Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so make sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being converted into a usable room, the converted space will have to meet 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 having to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it can help save on your energy bills. The trickiest element of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restrained space. Space saving insulation methods are often utilised in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is a sufficient amount of space designed for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will influence the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.