Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are typically being converted into a usable room, the new space will need to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which state 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 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 will save on your energy bills. The hardest element of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials are often employed in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, verify that there is enough space available for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will affect the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will need to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.