Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being converted into a habitable room, the new 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 needing to meet a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will help save on your energy bills. The trickiest element of insulating a loft conversion is typically the constrained space. Space saving insulation materials are often employed in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, check that there is plenty of space designed for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will have an affect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.