Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be tricky, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are frequently being changed into a usable room, the new space should fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which specify 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 satisfy 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 save on your energy bills. The most challenging element of insulating a loft conversion is often the restrained space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently used in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, check that there is plenty of space available for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will have an effect on 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, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.