Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being changed into a usable room, the modified space will have to 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 having to meet a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is generally cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The trickiest facet of insulating a loft conversion is generally the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently used in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is adequate space designed for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will lower the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.