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 modified space must satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which state 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 being required to meet a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The most challenging facet of insulating a loft conversion is generally the restricted space. Space saving insulation methods tend to be used in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make sure that there is adequate space designed for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will have an effect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.