Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so be sure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being changed into a habitable room, the modified space will need to satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which define 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 being required to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. As with insulating many areas, it is normally cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it’ll help save on your energy bills. The trickiest aspect of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restrained space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently employed in loft conversions as these should offer good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, ensure that there is adequate space available for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will have an affect on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to comply with a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.