Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are frequently being changed into a usable room, the converted space should satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which designate a U-value for the speed 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. As with insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it’ll help save on your energy bills. The trickiest facet of insulating a loft conversion is typically the restrained space. Space saving insulation methods are in many cases employed in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is adequate space available for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will have an effect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will have to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.