Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being converted into a habitable room, the converted space will have to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which state 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 satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is generally cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it’ll help save on your energy bills. The most difficult aspect of insulating a loft conversion is often the restrained space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently found in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, verify that there is sufficient space available for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will have an effect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights need to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.