Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are typically being converted into a habitable room, the converted space will need to meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which designate a U-value for the rate 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 regularly cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it’ll save on your energy bills. The trickiest part of insulating a loft conversion is typically the constrained space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently utilised in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, verify that there is enough 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 adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.