Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are typically being changed into a habitable room, the converted space will have to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which state 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 being required to meet a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is generally cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it’ll help save on your energy bills. The trickiest element of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restrained space. Space saving insulation methods are often found in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, verify that there is enough space designed for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will affect the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.