Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are typically being changed into a habitable room, the modified space must fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which designate 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 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 will save on your energy bills. The trickiest aspect of insulating a loft conversion is generally the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials are in many cases used in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is adequate space available for both the conversion itself and the necessary 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 meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.