Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are generally being changed into a usable room, the modified space should satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which designate 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 satisfy a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it’ll help save on your energy bills. The trickiest element of insulating a loft conversion is generally the constrained space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently utilised in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is plenty of space available 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 must be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.