Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are generally being converted into a usable room, the new space must meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which identify a U-value for the rate 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 generally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The hardest part of insulating a loft conversion is generally the limited space. Space saving insulation materials are in many cases utilised in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is enough space available for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will have an impact on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention 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.