Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, 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 usable room, the modified space will need to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which establish 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 required to meet a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is generally cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The hardest aspect of insulating a loft conversion is often the constrained space. Space saving insulation methods are in many cases found in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make sure that there is plenty of space designed 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 need to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to comply with a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.