Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being converted into a usable room, the new space will have to meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which define 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 being required to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it can help save on your energy bills. The most challenging aspect of insulating a loft conversion is often the constrained space. Space saving insulation materials tend to be found in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is enough space designed for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will influence the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will have to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.