Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so make sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being changed into a habitable room, the new space must 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. Much like insulating many areas, it is typically cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it’ll save on your energy bills. The trickiest element of insulating a loft conversion is often the limited space. Space saving insulation materials are often used in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is plenty of space designed for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will impact the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will have to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.