Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so be sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being changed into a usable room, the new space should meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which identify 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 required to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it’ll help save on your energy bills. The most challenging part of insulating a loft conversion is typically the restrained space. Space saving insulation methods are often found in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make sure that there is plenty of space designed for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will affect the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention 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.