Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being converted into a habitable room, the converted space will have to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which state 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 needing to meet a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is generally cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it’ll save on your energy bills. The most difficult facet of insulating a loft conversion is often the restrained space. Space saving insulation methods tend to be utilised in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make sure that there is ample space available 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 need to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.