Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so make sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being changed into a usable room, the new space should fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which specify 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 generally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will help save on your energy bills. The trickiest aspect of insulating a loft conversion is generally the constrained space. Space saving insulation materials are in many cases found in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is enough space designed 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 must be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to comply with a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.