Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so be sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are typically being changed into a habitable room, the converted space will need to meet 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 needing to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will help save on your energy bills. The hardest aspect of insulating a loft conversion is typically the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently employed in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is ample 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 will have to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.