Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being converted into a usable room, the converted space will have to satisfy 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 having to fulfull 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 will save on your energy bills. The most difficult element of insulating a loft conversion is typically the constrained space. Space saving insulation methods are often employed in loft conversions as these should offer 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 mandatory insulation, as the insulation will have an impact on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.