Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so ensure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being converted into a habitable room, the converted space will need to meet 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 having to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The most challenging facet of insulating a loft conversion is generally the restrained space. Space saving insulation materials tend to be found in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is enough space designed for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will have an impact on 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 satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.