Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so ensure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being changed into a habitable room, the new space must fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which establish 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. Just like insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it can help save on your energy bills. The most challenging facet of insulating a loft conversion is typically the restricted space. Space saving insulation methods are often utilised in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is adequate space available for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will lower the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.