Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so ensure 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 modified space should meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which designate 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 needing to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it can help save on your energy bills. The hardest part of insulating a loft conversion is typically the restrained space. Space saving insulation materials are in many cases utilised in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is enough space available 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 attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.