Although your may or may not need planning permissions when undergoing loft conversions, there are loft conversions building regulations to be concerned with in the United Kingdom. Many DIYers find themselves in a world of trouble with the authorities for not ensuring that they meet with loft conversions regulations as set forth in the Building Act of 1984 in Wales and England or the Building Act of 2003 in Scotland.
Logical Changes in UK Loft Conversion Building Regulations
Of course there are some ways in which loft conversion regulations can actually save you a good bit of money! For instance, did you know that the regulated thickness for loft conversion insulation has increased more than tenfold from the year 1965 to the present? In 1965 UK loft conversion building regulations only required that the thickness of insulation was only 25mm and at the present moment it is 270 mm in thickness. In fact, it is projected that the required thickness may even increase further in the coming years!
Loft Conversion Insulation – Save Money and Stay Warm
With the ever increasing cost of energy and the amount of damage the ozone layer is sustaining from our mindless use of fossil fuels, the changes in loft insulation requirements is logical. By increasing the amount of insulation in areas of the home which will be inhabited, less energy will be expended to keep those areas warm in the cold winter months. As well, building regulations in the UK have added the Microgeneration scheme to the code which can add further savings if you plan your loft conversion wisely to coincide with a solar PV install on your new roof.
Since there are a number of considerations when building a loft conversion it is always recommended that you seek the advice of a specialist prior to beginning any work, especially on your own. Those building regulations are in place to see to the safety of your family and all who dwell in or occupy your home. Talk to an expert loft installation contractor you can find on My Redlands Roof. Look for credentials such as NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) and/or MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) and you will have the counsel you need to ensure the safe and lovely loft conversion you are looking for.
