Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be tricky, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being changed into a habitable room, the converted space must 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 satisfy 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 help save on your energy bills. The most challenging part of insulating a loft conversion is often the constrained space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently employed in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is ample space designed for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will have an affect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.