Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so make sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are frequently being changed into a usable room, the new space must satisfy 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 being required to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it’ll save on your energy bills. The most difficult facet of insulating a loft conversion is generally the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials are often found 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 mandatory insulation, as the insulation will influence the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will need to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to comply with a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.