Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are generally being converted into a usable room, the new space must meet 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 having to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it can help save on your energy bills. The trickiest element of insulating a loft conversion is often the constrained space. Space saving insulation methods are often found in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make sure that there is ample space designed for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will have an impact on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights need to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.