Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be tricky, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being changed into a habitable room, the converted space should satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which state 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 being required to meet a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is typically cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The trickiest part of insulating a loft conversion is typically the restrained space. Space saving insulation materials are in many cases employed in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make sure that there is plenty of space available 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 should be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.