Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being changed into a usable room, the new space will need to satisfy 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 having to meet a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The hardest facet of insulating a loft conversion is often the limited space. Space saving insulation methods tend to be found in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, verify 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 must be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.