Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are generally being changed into a usable room, the converted space will have to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which state a U-value for the speed of heat loss through an area. These values are set differently for walls, floors, windows and roofs, with flat roofs needing to meet a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it’ll help save on your energy bills. The most difficult element of insulating a loft conversion is generally the restricted space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently used in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, verify that there is plenty of space available for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will affect the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.