Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being converted into a habitable room, the new space must satisfy 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 having to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is typically cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it can help save on your energy bills. The trickiest element of insulating a loft conversion is generally the restrained space. Space saving insulation methods are often employed in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is a sufficient amount of space designed for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will impact 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 might have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.