Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being changed into a usable room, the modified space should satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which state 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 having to meet a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The trickiest aspect of insulating a loft conversion is often the limited space. Space saving insulation methods are often found in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is ample space designed for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will have an effect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.