Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being converted into a habitable room, the modified space will need to satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which state 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 required to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The trickiest facet of insulating a loft conversion is often the limited space. Space saving insulation materials tend to be employed in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make sure that there is enough space designed for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will impact 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 could have to comply with a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.