Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are typically being converted into a usable room, the new space will need to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which establish 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 meet a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The hardest aspect of insulating a loft conversion is typically the constrained space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently employed in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, verify that there is sufficient space designed for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will impact the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.