Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so be sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being changed into a habitable room, the new space will need to satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which identify 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. Much like insulating many areas, it is generally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The most challenging element of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restricted space. Space saving insulation methods tend to be used in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, be sure that there is adequate space designed for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will lower the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.