Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being converted into a habitable room, the converted space will need to satisfy 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 having to meet a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is typically cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The most challenging aspect of insulating a loft conversion is usually the limited space. Space saving insulation methods are in many cases found in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make sure that there is a sufficient amount of space designed for both the conversion itself and the mandatory 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 attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.