Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being converted into a habitable room, the new space must fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate 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. As with insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The hardest part of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restrained space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently utilised in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is adequate space designed for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will have an effect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.