Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so be sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are generally being changed into a usable room, the new space will have to fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which designate a U-value for the amount of heat loss through an area. These values are set differently for walls, floors, windows and roofs, with flat roofs required to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is typically cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it can help save on your energy bills. The most challenging element of insulating a loft conversion is typically the limited space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently utilised in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is plenty of space designed for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will affect the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated adequately. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.