Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so be sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being converted into a habitable room, the new space will have to 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 having to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it’ll help save on your energy bills. The hardest aspect of insulating a loft conversion is often the restrained space. Space saving insulation materials tend to be used in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is plenty of space available for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will influence the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.