Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being changed into a habitable room, the modified space must satisfy 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 being required to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The most difficult element of insulating a loft conversion is often the restricted space. Space saving insulation methods tend to be found in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is enough space available for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will affect the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must 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.