Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are generally being changed into a usable room, the new space should meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate 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 meet a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The most difficult element of insulating a loft conversion is generally the restrained space. Space saving insulation methods tend to be employed 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 impact on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will need to be insulated adequately. 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.