Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are frequently being changed into a usable room, the modified space will have to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate 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 required to meet a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is generally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will help save on your energy bills. The trickiest part of insulating a loft conversion is typically the limited space. Space saving insulation methods are in many cases employed in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, check that there is adequate space designed for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will have an impact on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.