Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, 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 usable room, the modified space will need to satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate 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 meet a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is typically cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it will help save on your energy bills. The hardest aspect of insulating a loft conversion is often the limited space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently utilised in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is ample space designed for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will impact the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.