Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so be sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being changed into a usable room, the converted space will have to meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which define 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 required to meet a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The trickiest facet of insulating a loft conversion is typically the constrained space. Space saving insulation materials tend to be found in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, verify that there is a sufficient amount of 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 need to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.