Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are generally being converted into a usable room, the new space will have to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which define 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 being required to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is typically cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it’ll help save on your energy bills. The trickiest part of insulating a loft conversion is usually the limited space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently used in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, check that there is sufficient space available for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will impact 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 meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.