Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are frequently being changed into a usable room, the new space will need to meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate 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 having to satisfy 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 can help save on your energy bills. The hardest element of insulating a loft conversion is often the constrained space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently employed in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is plenty of space available for both the conversion itself and the required 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, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to comply with a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.