Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being changed into a usable room, the modified space should meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which state 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. Just like insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The most challenging part of insulating a loft conversion is often the restricted space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently utilised in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, verify that there is ample space designed for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will have an affect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.