Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so make sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being changed into a usable room, the new space will need to meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which define 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. As with insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The hardest facet of insulating a loft conversion is generally the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently found in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, verify that there is adequate space designed for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will influence the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.