Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so make sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being converted into a habitable room, the new space will need to meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which define 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. As with insulating many areas, it is generally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it can help save on your energy bills. The most difficult aspect of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restrained space. Space saving insulation materials tend to be found in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, check that there is ample space available for both the conversion itself and the required 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, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.