Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are generally being converted into a habitable room, the modified 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 needing to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it’ll help save on your energy bills. The hardest facet of insulating a loft conversion is generally the limited space. Space saving insulation materials are in many cases found in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, verify that there is enough space designed for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will impact the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.