Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be tricky, so be sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being changed into a habitable room, the modified space will need to meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate 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 past the building regulations requirement as it can help save on your energy bills. The most challenging facet of insulating a loft conversion is generally the limited space. Space saving insulation materials tend to be utilised in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make sure that there is a sufficient amount of space available for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will lower the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.