Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are frequently being converted into a habitable room, the converted space will need to meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which define 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 having to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is typically cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it’ll help save on your energy bills. The hardest part of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials are often utilised in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is plenty of space available for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will have an affect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to comply with a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.