Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so be sure 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 will need to satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which designate 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 needing 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 most difficult element of insulating a loft conversion is often the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials are in many cases employed in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make sure that there is enough space designed for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will have an effect on 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 could have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.