Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be difficult, so ensure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being changed into a usable room, the converted space must fulfil building regulations for thermal efficiency, which designate a U-value for the speed 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 regularly cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The most challenging facet of insulating a loft conversion is typically the limited space. Space saving insulation methods are frequently found in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make sure that there is sufficient space designed for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will affect the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights should be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to meet a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.