Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being converted into a usable room, the modified space will have to satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate 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 required to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it’ll save on your energy bills. The most challenging facet of insulating a loft conversion is generally the restrained space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently found in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is ample space available 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 will need to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.