Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are generally being converted into a usable room, the new space will have to satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate 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 meet a different value to pitched ones. Much like 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 trickiest element of insulating a loft conversion is typically the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently used in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is a sufficient amount of space available for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will have an effect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.