Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being converted into a usable room, the modified space should satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which specify 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 fulfull a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it’ll help save on your energy bills. The hardest part of insulating a loft conversion is generally the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials tend to be utilised in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is sufficient space designed for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will have an effect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights need to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.