Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so make sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being changed into a habitable room, the converted space should meet 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 needing to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The hardest element of insulating a loft conversion is often the limited space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently utilised in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is adequate space available 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 must be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to comply with a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.