Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are typically being changed into a usable room, the new space will need to satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which define 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 being required to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is generally cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it’ll help save on your energy bills. The trickiest facet of insulating a loft conversion is usually the limited space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently found in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, check that there is sufficient space available for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will influence 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 may have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.