Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so ensure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being converted into a habitable room, the modified space will need to meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which define 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 being required to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it’ll help save on your energy bills. The most challenging part of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restrained space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently utilised in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, check that there is adequate space available for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will impact the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will have to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to comply with a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.