Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are frequently being changed into a usable room, the modified space must satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which specify 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 required to meet 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 save on your energy bills. The most challenging part of insulating a loft conversion is typically the constrained space. Space saving insulation methods are often used in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, verify that there is a sufficient amount of space designed for both the conversion itself and the mandatory 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 care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.