Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so make 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 habitable room, the converted space should satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which establish 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 being required to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it can help save on your energy bills. The hardest part of insulating a loft conversion is usually the limited space. Space saving insulation materials tend to be used in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is plenty of space designed 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 will need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.