Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are typically being changed into a habitable room, the new space should meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which designate 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. Much like insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it can help save on your energy bills. The trickiest element of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restricted space. Space saving insulation materials are in many cases utilised in loft conversions as these should provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, make certain that there is sufficient space available for both the conversion itself and the necessary insulation, as the insulation will impact the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will need to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra attention when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to comply with a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.