Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are commonly being changed into a habitable room, the new space will need to satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which state 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 meet 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 save on your energy bills. The hardest aspect of insulating a loft conversion is typically the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials are in many cases employed in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is a sufficient amount of space available for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will have an impact on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may well have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.