Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so be sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being changed into a usable room, the new space must fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which identify a U-value for the amount of heat loss through an area. These values are set differently for walls, floors, windows and roofs, with flat roofs required to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The trickiest aspect of insulating a loft conversion is typically the restricted space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently employed in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make sure that there is adequate space designed for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will lower the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights need to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.