Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so ensure that insulation requirements are considered throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being converted into a usable room, the new space will have to satisfy building regulations for thermal efficiency, which identify a U-value for the amount 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. Just like insulating many areas, it is regularly cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it will help save on your energy bills. The hardest facet of insulating a loft conversion is generally the limited space. Space saving insulation materials 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 plenty of space designed 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 should be insulated adequately. 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.