Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so make sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are typically being changed into a usable room, the new space must fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which designate 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 being required to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is generally cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The most challenging facet of insulating a loft conversion is generally the restrained space. Space saving insulation materials are often found in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is a sufficient amount of space available for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will influence the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention 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.