Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be tricky, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being converted into a usable room, the modified space will have to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate 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 being required to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it can help save on your energy bills. The most challenging element of insulating a loft conversion is generally the limited space. Space saving insulation materials tend to be used in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is enough space designed for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will have an impact on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.