Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are frequently being converted into a usable room, the new space must meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate 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 fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it’ll save on your energy bills. The trickiest part of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restrained space. Space saving insulation methods tend to be utilised in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is plenty of space designed for both the conversion itself and the mandatory 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 care when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.