Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so ensure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are frequently being changed into a habitable room, the new space must meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate a U-value for the amount of heat loss through an area. These values are set differently for walls, floors, windows and roofs, with flat roofs required to meet a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The hardest facet of insulating a loft conversion is usually the limited space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently found in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make sure that there is sufficient space designed for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will influence the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.