Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be tricky, so make sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being converted into a usable room, the new space will need to satisfy 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 satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it’ll save on your energy bills. The most difficult element of insulating a loft conversion is often the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials tend to be employed in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is sufficient 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, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.