Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being changed into a habitable room, the converted space must fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which establish a U-value for the speed of heat loss through an area. These values are set differently for walls, floors, windows and roofs, with flat roofs required to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is generally cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it will help save on your energy bills. The most challenging element of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restrained space. Space saving insulation materials are in many cases employed in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure 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 will have to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.