Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being changed into a usable room, the modified space should fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which define 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 being required to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The trickiest aspect of insulating a loft conversion is often the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently used in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is sufficient space designed for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will influence the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.