Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are generally being converted into a usable room, the new space must meet 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 needing to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is typically cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The hardest aspect of insulating a loft conversion is typically the restrained space. Space saving insulation materials are often utilised in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is enough space designed for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will lower the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will have to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.