Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are generally being changed into a habitable room, the new space will have to meet 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 being required to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is generally cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The trickiest part of insulating a loft conversion is often the constrained space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently utilised in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is enough space designed for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will lower the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to comply with a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.