Loft insulation for loft conversions

Loft insulation in loft conversions

Its very important that the correct loft insulation is used in a loft conversion. Building regulations dictate what type of insulation we have to fit as we have to make sure the ‘U Values’ or heat loss  factor is correct and the loft rooms are fire protected.

There are 3 main types of loft insulation we have to fit in a loft conversion to comply to these regulations.

Correct loft insulation

The 1st part of insulating your loft is to insulate the new loft floor. This loft insulation has to be thermal for heat loss, acoustic for sound transfer but mainly to achieve a 30 minute for barrier between the 1st to 2nd floors.

The next part of insulating your loft is to insulate the side walls, gable end walls and roof slopes with 2 different types of loft insulation.

We fit a rigid 70 mm foil backed insulation in between your existing roof rafters, maintaining a 50 mm air gap between your insulation and your roofing felt ( for ventilation purposes )

We then pull and fix a multi foil loft insulation roll over the top of the rigid insulation board to achieve the building regulations criteria for the ‘U Value’.

The above image shows our team fitting loft insulation to the roof slope in one of our loft conversions.

It is always recommended that you consult a specialist loft conversion company an experienced Architect  or your local Building Regulations Department when installing loft insulation as only certain products have the British Standard Certification required for loft insulation in loft conversions.

Loft Insulation

Velux window loft conversion in Chesterfield

Another loft conversion in Chesterfield

We have recently commenced works on a loft conversion in Walton, Chesterfield in Derbyshire. This unused loft space will be transformed into a stunning entertainment suit including a wall mounted plasma wide screen TV and cinema surround speakers.

We have just installed the new floor structure and staircase and 4 velux windows. Loft insulation will now be fitted and the stud walls will be erected.

We will be posting more images of this Chesterfield loft conversion in the coming weeks.

Velux window loft conversion in Chesterfield

Loft conversion in Totley, Sheffield

Our loft conversion in Totley, Sheffield under construction

We have just completed another loft conversion in Totley. This modern built property was originally constructed with a ‘W’ truss rafter roof.

We convert the modern truss lofts that builders and architects say can’t be converted, using our very own State-of-the-Art ReSteel System.

If your roof space is filled with tonnes of W-shaped wooden roof rafters, we can still build you the home of your dreams with our uniquely developed ReSteel System. A combination of innovative design and the very latest technologies, we use high-tensile steel beams that allows us to remove the W-shaped rafters and open up your loft to create the space needed for your new loft conversion.

These steel beams are fitted within the new floor structure and are not seen. The beams are specially designed by our structural engineer and manufactured for each individual loft conversion project and our work is fully compliant with most stringent building regulations (It’s actually stronger than before!)

This spacious loft was transformed into a large feature landing to be used as an play area and also a double bedroom. We fitted Four Velux MO6 GHL windows to flood the two rooms with natural day light.

The finished project looks stunning. Completed within 6 weeks and on budget.

Another loft conversion in Totley, Sheffield

Loft conversion building regulations

Building regulations will always be required if the loft space is being converted into any usable form of accommodation or habitable room. These requirements are in place to ensure that the necessary construction criteria are met and that the all health and safety laws, amongst other things, have been satisfied. We apply and obtain building regulations on all our loft conversions and garage conversions, so you don’t have to.

loft insulation to building regulations

Loft conversion building regulations