Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so make sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are frequently being converted into a habitable room, the modified space will have to meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which establish 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 needing to meet a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it will help save on your energy bills. The hardest facet of insulating a loft conversion is often the limited space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently employed in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, check that there is plenty of space designed for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will have an affect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.