Loft Conversions Prices

If you are planning to convert your loft into an inhabitable space, then you will have to make the room weatherproof before it becomes liveable. Keeping in mind the vagaries of UK weather it is important that you remain prepared. Loft conversion insulation will keep your room warm in winters and cool in summers and will help you avoid temperature extremes. To make your loft conversion habitable, insulation becomes a necessity.

Not only is loft conversion insulation a necessity if you want to comply with the building regulations in UK, but it also has a number of other advantages. Not only does insulation keep your house warm and save on energy bills, but it can also help in soundproofing your loft and save your roof from being attacked by mould and fungus.

As per building regulations, your roof top, ceilings and walls of the converted room will have to meet a minimum ‘U’ value (the ability to resist against heat loss). The measure of heat conductivity of a material, the value ‘R’ is also used to determine the insulting power of a material. The higher the value of R and U of an insulating material, the better is the insulation provided.

Since headroom is at a premium, the material used for loft conversion insulation should occupy minimum space. While you can use anything ranging from fibreglass blankets to foil and loose fill, the best materials for loft conversion insulation are reflective foil sheets or urethane or poly-isocyanurate foam because of their high resistance to heat loss and minimal thickness.

To know which material will be best for your loft conversion insulation and how much it will cost, contact us today. We will get you free, no obligation advice and quotes from the best loft conversion professionals in your area.