Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so be sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are frequently being converted into a usable room, the modified space will have to meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate a U-value for the speed of heat loss through an area. These values are set differently for walls, floors, windows and roofs, with flat roofs required to meet a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The most difficult element of insulating a loft conversion is generally the restricted space. Space saving insulation methods are in many cases used in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make sure that there is enough space available for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will have an effect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.