Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are typically being changed into a usable room, the new space will have to meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which state a U-value for the amount of heat loss through an area. These values are set differently for walls, floors, windows and roofs, with flat roofs having to meet a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is typically cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The most difficult facet of insulating a loft conversion is typically the restrained space. Space saving insulation materials are often used in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make sure that there is ample space designed for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will lower the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will have to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.