Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so make sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being converted into a usable room, the converted space will have to meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which define a U-value for the rate of heat loss through an area. These values are set differently for walls, floors, windows and roofs, with flat roofs having to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The most difficult aspect of insulating a loft conversion is generally the restrained space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently found in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is a sufficient amount of space designed for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will lower the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will have to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.