Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be tricky, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being converted into a habitable room, the modified space will need to satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which designate 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 being required to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is normally 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 often the limited space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently employed in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is enough space available for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will have an effect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to comply with a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.