Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so ensure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are generally being converted into a usable room, the new space will need to satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which designate 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. Just like insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it’ll save on your energy bills. The most challenging part of insulating a loft conversion is often the constrained space. Space saving insulation methods are in many cases found in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is enough space available for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will have an affect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will have to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.