Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so make sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being changed into a usable room, the new space must satisfy 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 having to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The trickiest part of insulating a loft conversion is typically the constrained space. Space saving insulation materials are often employed in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, check that there is adequate space available for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will impact the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights need to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to comply with a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.