Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are typically being converted into a habitable room, the converted space must 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 required to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it’ll save on your energy bills. The most difficult part of insulating a loft conversion is generally the limited space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently employed in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is a sufficient amount of space designed for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will affect the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.