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 normally being changed into a habitable room, the converted space must meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which define 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 satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it can help save on your energy bills. The hardest facet of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials tend to be used in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, verify that there is a sufficient amount of space designed for both the conversion itself and the mandatory insulation, as the insulation will lower the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care 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.