Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are typically being changed into a usable room, the converted space will have to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which designate 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 meet a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is typically cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will help save on your energy bills. The hardest facet of insulating a loft conversion is typically the constrained space. Space saving insulation materials are in many cases utilised in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, check that there is plenty of 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 need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.