Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so be sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being changed into a habitable room, the new space will need to satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate a U-value for the amount 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. Much like insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The most challenging element of insulating a loft conversion is typically the restrained space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently utilised in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, verify that there is a sufficient amount of 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 should be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.