Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are frequently being changed into a usable room, the converted space will need to meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which designate 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 needing to meet a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is typically cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will help save on your energy bills. The hardest part of insulating a loft conversion is often the limited space. Space saving insulation materials are in many cases utilised in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is enough space available for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will have an impact on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will have to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.