Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be tricky, so make sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are generally being converted into a habitable room, the new 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 satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The hardest aspect of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restrained space. Space saving insulation materials are often utilised in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is plenty of space designed for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will have an impact 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 may have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.