Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so ensure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being changed into a habitable room, the new space must fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which identify 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 being required to meet a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it’ll save on your energy bills. The most difficult aspect of insulating a loft conversion is often the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently utilised in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is ample space available for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will have an impact on 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.