Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be complicated, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into account throughout the procedure of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are generally being changed into a usable room, the new space should meet 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 having to meet 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’ll help save on your energy bills. The trickiest part of insulating a loft conversion is usually the restrained space. Space saving insulation materials are often used in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, check that there is enough space available for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will lower the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights will have to be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra care 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.