Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being changed into a usable room, the modified space will need to meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which specify 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 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 help save on your energy bills. The trickiest aspect of insulating a loft conversion is often the constrained space. Space saving insulation materials are often utilised in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, check that there is ample space designed for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will have an impact on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.