Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being converted into a habitable room, the converted space should satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which define 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. Just like insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it will help save on your energy bills. The trickiest aspect of insulating a loft conversion is generally the restrained space. Space saving insulation methods tend to be utilised in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is enough space available for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will have an affect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will need to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.