Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are frequently being converted into a usable room, the converted space will have to meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which state 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 being required to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is generally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will help save on your energy bills. The most challenging aspect of insulating a loft conversion is usually the constrained space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently utilised 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 mandatory insulation, as the insulation will affect the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.