Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are generally being converted into a habitable room, the modified space should meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which state a U-value for the amount of heat loss through an area. These values are set differently for walls, floors, windows and roofs, with flat roofs needing to meet a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is typically cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it’ll help save on your energy bills. The most challenging aspect of insulating a loft conversion is generally the limited space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently used in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, verify that there is ample 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 must be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.