Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being changed into a habitable room, the modified space must fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate 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 meet 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 save on your energy bills. The trickiest facet of insulating a loft conversion is generally the restrained space. Space saving insulation methods tend to be employed in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is sufficient space available for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will have an impact on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.