Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so ensure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being converted into a habitable room, the new space should fulfil 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 meet a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is typically cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The most difficult part of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently used in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, verify that there is ample 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 will need to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.