Loft Conversion Insulation

Insulating a loft conversion can often be difficult, so make sure that insulation requirements are taken into consideration throughout the process of planning your loft conversion. As loft conversions are usually being converted into a habitable room, the modified space must meet building regulations for thermal efficiency, which stipulate 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 required to satisfy a different value to pitched ones. Much like insulating many areas, it is often cost effective to insulate past the building regulations requirement as it will save on your energy bills. The trickiest aspect of insulating a loft conversion is often the constrained space. Space saving insulation materials are often utilised in loft conversions as these should offer 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 required insulation, as the insulation will affect the ceiling height of the converted room. Dormer windows and rooflights must be insulated sufficiently. These areas require extra care when planning insulation, especially with flat roofed dormer windows, as these might have to satisfy a different U-value than the surrounding pitched roof.