Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be tricky, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being changed into a usable room, the converted space will need to satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which identify 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 needing to meet a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will help save on your energy bills. The most difficult part of insulating a loft conversion is often the constrained space. Space saving insulation methods are in many cases utilised in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is a sufficient amount of space available for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will have an affect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights need to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.