Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so be sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are typically being converted into a usable room, the new space will need to satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which designate 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 satisfy a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is generally cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The hardest element of insulating a loft conversion is typically the limited space. Space saving insulation methods tend to be utilised in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is enough space designed for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will have an impact on 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 have to comply with a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.