Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can sometimes be tricky, so ensure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are normally being changed into a habitable room, the modified 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 required to fulfull a different value to pitched ones. Just like insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate beyond the building regulations requirement as it can save on your energy bills. The trickiest facet of insulating a loft conversion is usually the limited space. Space saving insulation materials are frequently found in loft conversions as these will provide good insulation despite being very thin. When planning a loft conversion, check that there is a sufficient amount of space designed for both the conversion itself and the specified insulation, as the insulation will have an impact on the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights need to be insulated adequately. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, particularly with flat roofed dormer windows, as these could have to fulfl a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.