Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are typically being changed into a usable room, the modified space should meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which identify 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. Just like insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it’ll save on your energy bills. The most difficult part of insulating a loft conversion is usually the limited space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently found in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is plenty of space designed for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will lower the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to comply with a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.