Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so make sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are generally being changed into a usable room, the converted 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 required to meet a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is regularly 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 limited space. Space saving insulation materials tend to be utilised in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is ample space designed for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will lower the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.