Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being changed into a usable room, the new space should satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate 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 being required to meet a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it can help save on your energy bills. The most challenging part of insulating a loft conversion is generally the limited space. Space saving insulation methods tend to be used in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, verify that there is enough space available for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will influence the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.