Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be tricky, so be sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being changed into a usable room, the converted space must meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which specify 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 having to meet a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it’ll help save on your energy bills. The hardest aspect of insulating a loft conversion is often the restricted space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently employed in loft conversions as these will offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make sure that there is plenty of space available for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will have an effect 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 well have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.