Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being changed into a usable room, the new space must 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 being required to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The trickiest aspect of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restrained space. Space saving insulation methods tend to be found in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make sure that there is enough space available for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will impact the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will have to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.