Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be tricky, so ensure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being changed into a usable room, the converted space should satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which specify 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 required to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is typically cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it will help save on your energy bills. The trickiest part of insulating a loft conversion is usually the constrained space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently used in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, verify that there is plenty of space designed for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will lower the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.