Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are typically being converted into a habitable room, the new space will have to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate a U-value for the speed of heat loss through an area. These values are set differently for walls, floors, windows and roofs, with flat roofs needing to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is generally 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 often the constrained space. Space saving insulation materials tend to be employed in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, check that there is enough space designed for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will have an effect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights need to be insulated sufficiently. 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.