Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so ensure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are typically being converted into a habitable room, the new space will have to meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which define 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 having to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is typically cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The hardest part of insulating a loft conversion is typically the restrained space. Space saving insulation methods are often utilised in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make sure that there is ample space available for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will have an impact on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.