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 need to meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which establish 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 being required to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is typically cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The most challenging part of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restrained space. Space saving insulation methods tend to be found in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is plenty of space available for both the conversion itself and the necessary 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 attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.