Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being changed into a usable room, the modified space will have to meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which identify 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 needing to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it’ll save on your energy bills. The most challenging aspect of insulating a loft conversion is often the restricted space. Space saving insulation methods are in many cases found in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, check that there is ample space designed for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will affect the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will have to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.