Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being changed into a usable room, the converted space will have to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which define 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 satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The most challenging facet of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restrained space. Space saving insulation methods are often found in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is sufficient space designed for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will have an effect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will need to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.