Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being converted into a habitable room, the modified space should meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which specify 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 required to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it can help save on your energy bills. The hardest aspect of insulating a loft conversion is often the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials are often employed in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is plenty of space designed for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will impact the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to comply with a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.