Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so be 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 converted space must fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which establish 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 having to meet a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is typically cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The most challenging aspect of insulating a loft conversion is typically the limited space. Space saving insulation materials are often found in loft conversions as these will 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 specified insulation, as the insulation will influence the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to comply with a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.