Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be tricky, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being converted into a usable room, the modified space will need to satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which designate 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 needing to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. As with 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 most difficult part of insulating a loft conversion is usually the constrained space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently used in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make sure that there is adequate space designed for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will have an effect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.