Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being changed into a habitable room, the converted space will need to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which establish 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 fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The hardest part of insulating a loft conversion is often the restrained space. Space saving insulation methods are often employed in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, check that there is sufficient space available for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will influence 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 might have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.