Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being changed into a usable room, the new space will have to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which designate 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 required to meet a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The most challenging facet of insulating a loft conversion is often the limited space. Space saving insulation methods tend to be found in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is ample space designed for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will have an affect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.