Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so be sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are typically being changed into a usable room, the new space will have to satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which define 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 being required to fulfull 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 can help save on your energy bills. The trickiest facet of insulating a loft conversion is generally the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently used in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, verify that there is plenty of space designed for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will affect the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.