Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are typically being converted into a habitable room, the new space must meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate 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 generally cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it can help save on your energy bills. The hardest element of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restricted space. Space saving insulation methods are in many cases found in loft conversions as these will provide 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 required insulation, as the insulation will impact the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.