Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being changed into a habitable room, the modified space should satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which define 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 needing to meet a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The most challenging element of insulating a loft conversion is typically the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials tend to be utilised in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, verify that there is sufficient space available for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will affect the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will have to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.