Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so be sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are generally being changed into a habitable room, the modified space must fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which state 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 fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The most challenging aspect of insulating a loft conversion is generally the limited space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently employed in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, check that there is ample space available for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will have an affect on 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, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.