Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are generally being converted into a habitable room, the new space will need to satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which define 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 meet a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will help save on your energy bills. The most difficult aspect of insulating a loft conversion is generally the restrained space. Space saving insulation materials tend to be found in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, check that there is sufficient space designed for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will influence the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will have to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.