Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are typically being changed into a habitable room, the converted space should meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which specify 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. As with insulating many areas, it is typically cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it’ll save on your energy bills. The trickiest part of insulating a loft conversion is typically the restrained space. Space saving insulation methods are in many cases found in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is enough space available for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will influence 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 may well have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.