Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being converted into a habitable room, the new space must meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which designate a U-value for the speed 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. Just like insulating many areas, it is generally 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 generally the restricted space. Space saving insulation methods tend to be used in loft conversions as these should 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 required insulation, as the insulation will have an impact 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, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.