Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, 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 usable room, the converted space should satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which establish 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 required to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it will help save on your energy bills. The most difficult facet of insulating a loft conversion is generally the limited space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently used in loft conversions as these should offer 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 have an affect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to comply with a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.