Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are frequently being changed into a usable room, the new space will need to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which specify 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 required to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is typically cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will help save on your energy bills. The most difficult facet of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restrained space. Space saving insulation methods are often employed in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make sure that there is ample space available for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will affect the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.