Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be complicated, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are frequently being changed into a usable room, the converted space should fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate 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 fulfull a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The hardest facet of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restricted space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently utilised in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is enough space available for both the conversion itself and the specified 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 attention 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.