Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so be sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being changed into a usable room, the new space must meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate 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 needing to meet a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is typically cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it will help save on your energy bills. The trickiest element of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials are in many cases found in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, verify that there is ample space available for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will impact the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.