Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are typically being converted into a habitable room, the converted space must fulfil 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 required to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it’ll help save on your energy bills. The hardest part of insulating a loft conversion is often the restricted space. Space saving insulation methods are in many cases found in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is plenty of space designed 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 sufficiently. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.