Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be tricky, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are generally being changed into a usable room, the new space must satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which specify 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 required to meet 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 save on your energy bills. The most difficult aspect of insulating a loft conversion is often the limited space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently utilised in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is adequate space available for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will have an effect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will need to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to comply with a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.