Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being changed into a habitable room, the converted space should satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which identify 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 needing to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The most difficult element of insulating a loft conversion is typically the constrained space. Space saving insulation methods are often used in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, verify that there is enough space available for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will impact the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated adequately. 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.