Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so ensure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are generally being converted into a usable room, the converted space will need to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which identify 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 typically cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it can help save on your energy bills. The hardest part of insulating a loft conversion is typically the restricted space. Space saving insulation methods are in many cases used in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is ample space available for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will have an impact on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.