Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so ensure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being converted into a habitable room, the converted space must satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which establish 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 satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The most difficult element of insulating a loft conversion is often the constrained space. Space saving insulation methods tend to be employed in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is sufficient space available for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will have an impact on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.