Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being converted into a usable room, the converted space will need to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which establish 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 having to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is generally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will help save on your energy bills. The trickiest element of insulating a loft conversion is typically the limited space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently utilised 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 affect the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to comply with a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.