Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being converted into a habitable room, the converted space should meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which identify 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 having to meet 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’ll help save on your energy bills. The trickiest part of insulating a loft conversion is often the limited space. Space saving insulation materials tend to be employed in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is ample space available for both the conversion itself and the required insulation, as the insulation will impact the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these may have to conform to a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.