Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be tricky, so ensure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are typically being converted into a habitable room, the converted space will have to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which state 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 being required to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will help save on your energy bills. The trickiest part of insulating a loft conversion is typically the limited space. Space saving insulation methods tend to be employed in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make sure that there is plenty of space available for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will have an affect on 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 may have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.