Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so be 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 converted space will have to satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate 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 required to meet 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 can save on your energy bills. The hardest facet of insulating a loft conversion is usually the limited space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently used in loft conversions as these will provide 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 will need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.