Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are generally being changed into a habitable room, the modified space will have to meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate 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 generally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it’ll save on your energy bills. The most challenging element of insulating a loft conversion is usually the constrained space. Space saving insulation materials tend to be employed in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is enough space designed for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will affect the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.