Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being changed into a usable room, the modified space should meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which establish 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 needing to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is typically cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it’ll help save on your energy bills. The most challenging part of insulating a loft conversion is usually the limited 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 plenty of space available for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will have an affect 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, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.