Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so ensure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are generally being changed into a habitable room, the converted space will need to fulfil 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 having to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is typically cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The most challenging part of insulating a loft conversion is typically the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials tend to be used in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, check that there is a sufficient amount of 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 sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.