Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be tricky, so make sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are typically being converted into a usable room, the modified space will have to meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which identify a U-value for the amount of heat loss through an area. These values are set differently for walls, floors, windows and roofs, with flat roofs required to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it’ll help save on your energy bills. The most difficult element of insulating a loft conversion is often the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials are often utilised in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make sure that there is adequate space designed for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will lower the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.