Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so make sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are generally being changed into a usable room, the new space will have to satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which state 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 being required to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Just like 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 element of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restrained 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 available for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will affect the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.