Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being converted into a usable room, the modified space will need to satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which establish 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 fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The most difficult element of insulating a loft conversion is typically the limited space. Space saving insulation materials tend to be employed in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is plenty of space designed for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will impact the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.