Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be tricky, so be sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being changed into a usable room, the converted space should satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which establish 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. Just like insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it’ll save on your energy bills. The hardest part of insulating a loft conversion is typically the restrained space. Space saving insulation materials tend to be utilised in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is ample space designed 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 adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.