Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being converted into a habitable room, the new space will have to meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which specify a U-value for the speed of heat loss through an area. These values are set differently for walls, floors, windows and roofs, with flat roofs having to meet a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is generally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will help save on your energy bills. The most difficult aspect of insulating a loft conversion is generally the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials are in many cases employed in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make sure that there is sufficient space available for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will have an effect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will have to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.