Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, 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 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 required to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The most difficult element of insulating a loft conversion is often the restricted space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently found in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is sufficient space available for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will have an effect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights need to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.