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Loft Conversions: Residential
Building,
Residential
Loft
Conversion
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Overview
The loft space of most homes is almost
Loft conversions can create high quality
always unused space.
living and working space with good

levels of light and comfort that will
Converting the loft is a popular and

relatively low cost method of increasing
the floor area of an existing property.
The extra space can be used to form
extra rooms, or to enable the enlarged
property to be converted into flats.
enhance the value of a property.
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Advantages
Knauf Insulation Products
Loft conversions allow for the increase
Crown Frametherm is a lightweight
of living space in a building without
unfaced glass mineral wool available
altering the shape of the building
in three thermal conductivities and
envelope. It utilises space that
in batt and roll form.
normally remains unused.

A loft conversion is usually the most
cost effective method of increasing
the useable floor area of a property.
It may be possible to complete the
work without removing the existing
roof covering or making any major
structural alterations.
A good quality loft conversion will
enhance both the usefulness and the
value of a property, providing the
project has been properly designed.
A building design professional should
always be consulted before
commencing any project as should the
Local Authority Planning and Building
Crown Loft Roll is a lightweight unfaced

glass mineral wool available in roll form.
Polyfoam Raftersqueeze is a high
Note All the solutions in this
performance, 100% ozone friendly,
brochure are tailored to projects
extruded polystyrene, rigid board
where the existing roof covering is
insulation. It is lightweight and
not being replaced.
consists of a flexible infill piece

of insulation to fit between rafters,
If the roof structure is to be
even allowing for some timber variation.
substantially renewed then it will
Polyfoam Linerboard is a laminate

of Polyfoam high performance, 100%
ozone friendly, extruded polystyrene,
be necessary to comply with

insulation standards for new build
construction that are shown in the
rigid board insulation and 9.5mm
Knauf Insulation publication Come
tapered edge plasterboard.
Inside.... Pitched Roofs: New Build
Rocksil Rafter Slab is a semi-rigid non-
Control who will give guidance on
combustible rock mineral wool slab,
planning and Building Regulations.
bonded with a high performance binder.
and Upgrade Residential.
Improved Thermal Performance
Building
Residential
Loft Conversion
Summary
Knauf Insulation provide products that offer a number of options for the three main types
of construction that are likely to be utilised in a loft conversion. These are sloping and flat ceilings, and
timber stud walls. These options can be tailored to suit the conditions and specific requirements of
each project. The most difficult element to achieve the required thermal performance is the sloping
ceiling this table gives three options for the insulation of sloping ceilings.
System
1) Sloping ceiling: single layer

Mineral wool between the rafters
2) Sloping ceiling double layer

a) Mineral wool between rafters and
Polyfoam Linerboard below
Advantages
Utilises non-combustible Euroclass A1 insulation

Insulation friction fitted in one process
Mineral wool enhances acoustic performance
Particularly suitable for use in older properties with
irregularly spaced rafters
Cost effective
Resilient mineral wool roll accommodates variation in rafter

spacing
No thermal bridging
Particularly suitable for use in older properties with shallow
and irregularly spaced rafters
140mm
Crown Frametherm 35
50mm ventilation path
90mm Crown
Frametherm 35 &
35/9.5mm Polyfoam
Linerboard
Insulation
type
150mm
Rocksil Rafter Slab
U-value
90mm Crown
Frametherm 35 &
42.5/9.5mm Polyfoam
Linerboard
0.20
0.25
0.30
0.27
0.28
0.29
0.30
0.35
0.40
Minimum Rafter Depth
190mm
200mm
140mm
140mm
Page Number
8-9
8-9
10-11
10-11
b) Polyfoam Raftersqueeze between rafters

and Polyfoam Linerboard below
Grooves in Raftersqueeze accommodate variation in rafter spacing
No thermal bridging
Particularly suitable for use in newer properties where rafters are regularly
spaced
140mm Crown Frametherm

40 & 17/9.5mm Polyfoam
Linerboard
75mm Polyfoam
Raftersqueeze &
30/9.5mm Polyfoam
Linerboard
50+50mm Polyfoam
Raftersqueeze &
30/9.5mm Polyfoam
Linerboard
75+50mm Polyfoam
Raftersqueeze &
42/9.5mm Polyfoam
Linerboard
Best
0.19
0.24
0.27
0.30
Better
Good
190mm
125mm
150mm
175mm
10-11
12-13
12-13
12-13
Detailed Design Considerations

Converting an existing roof
Ventilation and condensation
openings should be equivalent to a
When converting an existing pitched
Building Regulations require that
25mm continuous gap. At the ridge
roof it will be necessary to comply with
adequate provision be made to avoid
the ventilation opening should be the
Building Regulation requirements for
the risk of condensation in a roof space
equivalent of a 5mm continuous gap
thermal insulation and ventilation, as
or in a roof void above an insulated
each side of the ridge.
well as structural stability, fire resistance
ceiling. Approved Document F
and design of the new staircase.
Ventilation gives specific guidance,
A 50mm ventilated airspace must
as does Part G of the Building
be provided to each and every space
Standards (Scotland) Regulations.
between the top of the insulation and
Both allow BS 5250: 2002 to be
the tiling underlay. Should the rafter
used as an alternative.
depth be insufficient to accommodate
Thermal insulation
The maximum allowable Elemental
U-values for pitched roofs where there is
a material alteration are shown below:
U-value (W/m2K)
rafter ceiling dwarf
level
level
wall
England,
Wales & NI
0.30
0.16
0.35
Scotland
0.20
0.16
0.30
Ireland
0.35
0.35
0.60
both the required thickness of insulation

Ventilation of the roof space or voids
and the 50mm ventilated airspace, an
is designed to enable water vapour
insulated dry lining is recommended.
to dissipate to the outside and help
This has the added benefit of
prevent condensation.
minimising thermal bridging.
Ventilation openings should be provided
A vapour control layer must be applied
at each and every roof void at both low
to the warm side of the insulation.
and high level. At the eaves, ventilation
Design considerations for room-in-the-roof design, showing ventilation requirements
Ridge ventilation equivalent to

continuous 5mm wide gap
50mm ventilation airpath
behind insulation
50mm minimum ventilation

airpath behind insulation
between rafters
Ceiling and dwarf wall insulation

to butt up against each other
Provide a vapour
control layer to
ceilings and
dwarf walls
Storage space
within heated
volume
Where possible turn insulation

down over wall plate
Eaves ventilation
equivalent to
continuous 25mm
wide gap
Insulation in dwarf wall
Wall constructions
may vary
Insulation follows line of rafter
Insulation position
The dwarf walls are treated as
The insulation for a room-in-the-roof
conventional timber framed walls
conversion is a combination of ceiling
and must meet Building Regulation
level insulation and insulation between
requirements for exposed walls. The
the rafters and in dwarf walls. The
insulation used in the sloping part
horizontal areas of ceiling are insulated
of the roof can also be used
with rolls of insulation quilt. The rafters
in the dwarf walls.
in the sloping ceiling and the studs of the

dwarf wall can be insulated between the
The insulation at ceiling, sloping ceiling
timber members with either a plasterboard
and dwarf walls should be closely
or an insulation plasterboard laminate.
butted to form a continuous layer

of insulation to the habitable rooms.
When installing insulation between

rafters, the rafter depth is crucial, as the
Vapour control layer
depth must be sufficient to accommodate
In order to restrict the amount of water
the thickness of insulation required and
vapour passing through the ceiling and
a 50mm ventilated airspace. If necessary,
dwarf wall, a continuous vapour control
the effective rafter depth can be increased
layer should be provided on the warm
by adding timber battens to the inner face
side of the insulation.
of the rafters over the appropriate area.
1) Sloping Ceiling: Single Layer
Building,
Residential
Loft Conversion
Mineral wool between rafters

1 Type F1 sarking felt
1
2 50mm wide ventilation airpath

3 Rocksil Rafter Slab or Crown
Frametherm 35
4 Vapour control layer

4
5 Plasterboard lining
Products
Typical Construction
Installation
Rocksil Rafter Slab is a semi-rigid non-
A pitched roof of timber rafters,
Rocksil Rafter Slab or Crown Frametherm
combustible rock mineral wool slab,
with tiles or slates on battens on a type
35 slabs are simply cut to size and
bonded with a high performance
F1 sarking membrane. Insulated with
friction fitted in the space between the
binder.
Rocksil Rafter Slab or Crown Frametherm
rafters and studs.
Crown Frametherm 35 is made from
35 between the rafters behind the
glass mineral wool and formed into
sloping ceiling and between the studs
A 50mm ventilation path must be
slabs which are resilient and non-
in the dwarf walls. A minimum 50mm
maintained behind the insulation.
combustible.
wide ventilation path must be
Eaves and ridge ventilation should
maintained between the Insulation
be introduced to comply with the
and the sarking felt.
Building Regulations see pages

6 and 7.
A vapour control membrane should

be placed on the warm side of the
If rafters are not deep enough to accept
insulation.
the required thickness of insulation and

maintain a 50mm ventilation path, timber
battens should be fixed to the underside
of the rafters to extend their depth.
The insulation in the dwarf walls should
butt up tightly against the insulation
between the rafters, taking care not to
block the 50mm wide ventilation airpath.
Typical U-values (W/m2K) with mineral wool insulation between

rafters and in dwarf walls
U-values (W/m2K)
Product
Thickness (mm)
Rafter level
Dwarf wall
150
0.28
0.25
100
0.41
0.34
140
0.30
0.26
90
0.45
0.36
Rocksil Rafter Slab
Crown Frametherm 35
Notes: Rafter and stud sizes assumed to be 48mm wide at 400mm centres (12% bridging). Rafter depth
assumed to be 50mm greater than the insulation thickness. The U-values have been calculated to BS EN
ISO 6946:1997.
Performance
If the timber bridging in your project
Advantages
Thermal performance
is a lower proportion than indicated in
Insulation slabs friction fitted
Rocksil Rafter Slab and Crown
the table, please contact our Technical
Frametherm 35 have a thermal
Advisory Service who will be pleased to
conductivity of 0.035 W/mK.
prepare an individual U-value calculation.
The table above gives U-values for
Fire performance
typical constructions with mineral wool
Rocksil Rafter Slab and Crown
insulation between the rafters and
Frametherm are classified as Euroclass
in the dwarf walls. The table allows
A1 to BS EN ISO 1350-1.
in a single process
Vapour permeable insulation
Uses non-combustible insulation
for a greater proportion of timber

bridging of the insulation than with new
build construction. In conversion projects
it is typical to encounter non-standard
rafter spacings and widths. It is safe to
use the U-values in the table if the rafter
spacing and widths are not known.
throughout
Enhances acoustic performance
Semi rigid products provide close
fit between rafters
Crown Frametherm and Rocksil Rafter
Slab are easy to cut and fit between
irregularly spaced rafters
Deep insulation between rafters
allows for a satisfactory reduction
in thermal bridging through the rafters
2a) Sloping Ceiling: Double Layer
Building,
Residential
Loft Conversion
Mineral wool between rafters

and Polyfoam Linerboard below

3 Crown Frametherm
4 Polyfoam Linerboard
3
4
Products
Installation
A pitched roof of timber rafters, with tiles
Crown Frametherm is friction fitted
or slates on battens on a type F1 sarking
between the rafters and studs. It is
slabs which are resilient and non-
membrane. Insulated with Crown
recommended that 50mm deep battens
combustible.
Frametherm between the rafters behind
are fixed to the side of the rafters to act
the sloping ceiling and between the
as a stop for the Crown Frametherm and
studs in the dwarf walls and lined
ensure a 50mm deep ventilation path
rolls and slabs which are resilient and
internally with Polyfoam Linerboard.
is maintained behind the insulation.
non-combustible.
A minimum 50mm wide ventilation

path must be maintained between the
The insulation in the dwarf walls should
Crown Frametherm and the sarking felt.
butt up tightly against the insulation

between the rafters, taking care not to
block the 50mm wide ventilation airpath.
The Polyfoam Linerboard is nailed or
screwed to the underside of the rafters
at maximum 150mm centres at least
12mm in from the board edge. The
fixings should be long enough to
penetrate at least 25mm into the timber.
The boards are finished using standard
drylining techniques.
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Typical U-values for roofs with mineral wool insulation between

and Polyfoam Linerboard below rafters and in dwarf walls
Minimum
rafter depth
Product and
thickness (mm)
U-value (W/m2K)
Polyfoam Linerboard
Insulation/plasterboard thickness (mm)
Rafter level
Dwarf wall
0.45
0.36
17/9.5
0.35
0.30
25/9.5
0.32
0.28
35/9.5
0.29
0.25
42.5/9.5
0.27
0.24
0.35
Crown Frametherm 35
140
90
100
190
140
0.30
0.26
17/9.5
0.25
0.22
25/9.5
0.24
0.21
17/9.5
0.27
0.24
25/9.5
0.25
0.23
Crown Frametherm 40
190
140
Notes: Rafters assumed to be 48mm wide at 400mm centres (12% bridging) and the same depth as the
Crown Frametherm 35 insulation. The U-values have been calculated to BS EN ISO 6946:1997.
Performance
If the timber bridging in your project
Advantages
Thermal performance
is a lower proportion than indicated
Achieves acceptable U-values
Crown Frametherm 35 has a thermal
in the table, please contact our
Technical Advisory Service who will
Crown Frametherm 40 has a thermal
with shallow rafters

Polyfoam Linerboard eliminates
be pleased to prepare an individual
thermal bridging that could occur
U-value calculation.
when insulating solely between the
rafters with a thin insulation layer

Fire performance
The insulation in Polyfoam Linerboard

has an aged quoted thermal
Crown Frametherm is classified as

Euroclass A1 to BS EN ISO 1350-1.
performance of 0.030 W/mK.

Polyfoam Linerboard consists of a
typical constructions with insulation
between and below the rafters. The
table allows for a greater proportion of
timber bridging of the insulation than
9.5mm plasterboard which offers

excellent fire performance as a facing
material and Polyfoam insulation which
contains a flame retardant to inhibit
localised ignition.
with new build construction. In

conversion projects it is typical to
Compression resistance
encounter non-standard rafter spacings
The rigidity of the Polyfoam in Polyfoam
and widths. It is safe to use the U-values
Linerboard offers an excellent support to
in the table if the rafter spacing and
the finished internal lining and also
widths are not known.
provides a high level of impact resistance,

helping to prolong its service life.
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2b) Sloping Ceiling: Double Layer
Building,
Residential
Loft Conversion
Polyfoam Raftersqueeze
between rafters and Polyfoam
Linerboard below

3 Polyfoam Raftersqueeze
4
4 Polyfoam Linerboard
Products
Installation
Polyfoam Raftersqueeze is a high
A pitched roof of timber rafters, with tiles
Polyfoam Raftersqueeze is installed
performance, 100% ozone friendly,
or slates on battens on a type F1 sarking
between the rafters and timber studs.
extruded polystyrene, rigid board
membrane. Insulated with Polyfoam
If timber centres are other than 600mm
insulation. It is lightweight and
Raftersqueeze between the rafters and
(eg 450mm, 400mm etc) cut the board
consists of a flexible infill piece of
lined internally with Polyfoam Linerboard.
slightly oversize to fit and use the
A minimum 50mm wide ventilation path
remaining squeeze on one edge
must be maintained between the Polyfoam
to push fit between rafters.
insulation to fit between rafters, even

allowing for some variation in rafter
sizes.
Raftersqueeze and the sarking felt.

The Polyfoam Linerboard is nailed or
screwed to the underside of the rafters
at maximum 150mm centres at least
12mm in from the board edge. The
fixings should be long enough to

penetrate at least 25mm into the timber.
The boards are finished using standard
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Typical U-Values (W/m2K) for Polyfoam Raftersqueeze between

rafters and Polyfoam Linerboard below
Rafter
Polyfoam
Polyfoam Linerboard
depth
Raftersqueeze
Insulation/plasterboard
(mm)
thickness (mm)
thickness (mm)
Rafter level
Dwarf wall
100
50
47/9.5
0.31
0.27
115
65
42.5/9.5
0.28
0.25
U-Value (W/m2K)
125
75
30/9.5
0.30
0.26
150
50 + 50
30/9.5
0.24
0.22
175
75 + 50
42.5/9.5
0.19
75
0.35
50 + 50
0.28
Note: Rafters assumed to be 38mm wide at 600 centres. The U-Values have been calculated to BS EN
ISO 6946: 1997
Performance
as combustible. However, the use of
Advantages
Thermal performance
the boards will not affect the fire rating
Achieves acceptable U-values
Polyfoam Raftersqueeze has an
obtained by tiled roofs when evaluated
aged quoted thermal conductivity
by assessment or tested to BS 476:
of 0.030 W/mK.
Part 3: 1958.
The insulation in Polyfoam Linerboard
Compression resistance
has an aged quoted thermal
The rigidity of Polyfoam Raftersqueeze
the plasterboard lining is enhanced
performance of 0.030 W/mK.
makes the board easy to handle and
by the Polyfoam backing
less prone to site damage than less

The table above gives U-values
robust materials.
for typical constructions.
The Polyfoam boards contain a flame

retardant specifically designed to inhibit
Raftersqueeze ensures tight friction

fit between rafters
The rigidity and impact strength of
Polyfoam Linerboard eliminates

thermal bridging that could occur
when insulating solely between the
Moisture resistance
Fire performance
with shallow rafters
rafters with a thin insulation layer
Polyfoam Raftersqueeze is highly resistant

to moisture absorption and will perform
as stated if exposed to moisture in use.
localised ignition. The boards will melt

if brought into contact with high
temperature sources and are classed
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Ceiling Level Insulation
Building,
Residential
Loft Conversion
Ceiling level insulation

2 Eaves ventilation
3 Crown Loft Roll above ceiling joists
4 Crown Loft Roll between ceiling joists
5 Crown Loft Roll taken down to link with
wall insulation
Products
Installation
Crown Loft Roll is made from glass
A pitched roof of timber trussed rafters
The first layer of Crown Loft Roll, the
mineral wool and formed into
with tiles or slates on battens and sarking
same depth as the ceiling joists, is laid
unfaced rolls which are lightweight,
felt underlay or sarking board. Ventilated
between the joists. It should be taken
flexible, resilient and non-combustible.
roof space and plasterboard ceiling below.
over the wall plate to link up with any
Crown Loft Roll is installed in two layers,

the first layer between the joists and the
wall insulation. Take care not to block

the eaves ventilation.
second layer across the joists. This
The ceiling level insulation should be butt
minimises thermal bridging through
jointed with the insulation in the sloping
the ceiling joists.
ceiling and dwarf wall..

The second layer is laid at right angles
to the ceiling joists, with all edges butt
jointed.
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Typical U-values (W/m2K) of ventilated cold roof with ceiling level

insulation
Thickness (mm)
Product
Crown Loft Roll
Between joists
Over joists
U-values (W/m2K)
100
200
0.15
100
170
0.16
100
150
0.18
Notes: Joist sizes assumed to be 100 x 48mm at 600mm centres (8% bridging plus 1% for cross
noggings). The U-values have been calculated to BS EN ISO 6946:1997.
Performance
Advantages
Thermal performance
Lowest cost solution
Crown Loft Roll has a thermal
High thermal performance

Non-combustible product
typical constructions insulated with
Easy to install
Crown Loft Roll.

Fire performance
Crown Loft Roll is classified as Euroclass
A1 to BS EN ISO 1350-1.
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Building,
Residential
Loft Conversion
Typical Details
Purlin roof with insulation between and under rafters
Ensure 50mm ventilation
airpath behind insulation
is maintained
Ceiling level insulation between

and over ceiling joists to butt up
against rafter insulation
behind insulation
Insulation Polyfoam Linerboard fixed

to front and underside of purlin to
ensure continuity in insulation
Insulation taken round

back of purlin to ensure
continuity in insulation
Ceiling insulation to turn up

against wall insulation to
avoid thermal bridge
New floor deck
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Purlin roof with insulation between rafters

Existing sarking felt
and roof tiling

behind insulation
Crown Frametherm/Rocksil Rafter

Slab between existing rafters
Depth of existing rafter extended by

addition of timber batten and infilled
with Crown Frametherm
Continuous vapour control

layer behind plasterboard
Storage cupboard
within heated volume
Roof insulation to link

with wall insulation
Eaves ventilation to
comply with Building
Regulation requirements
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Typical Specification Clauses
1) Between rafters: Rocksil Rafter
3) Between and below rafters:
Maintain an airspace between insulation
Slab/Crown Frametherm 35
Polyfoam Raftersqueeze and
and sarking felt/sarking board at the eaves.
The whole area of the sloping ceiling
Polyfoam Linerboard
and dwarf walls to be insulated with
Rocksil Rafter Slab/Crown Frametherm 35*
and dwarf stud walls to be insulated
...... mm thick, friction fitted between the
with Polyfoam Raftersqueeze ......mm
rafters/timber studs, leaving a minimum
total thickness, friction fitted between the
50mm wide ventilation airpath behind
the insulation. The insulation to be butted
up against insulation at ceiling level.
the insulation.
Do not insulate under cold water tanks.

Cold water tanks and pipes to be
separately insulated.
Loft hatch to be insulated with a
minimum 100mm depth of insulation.
(*Delete as appropriate)
Polyfoam Linerboard of thickness
2) Between and below rafters:
......mm with integral 9.5mm vapour
Crown Frametherm 35/40 and
check plasterboard to be nailed to the
NBS clauses
Polyfoam Linerboard
rafters and timber studs at maximum
Insulating between rafters is covered
300mm centres and finished using
by NBS clause P10/140.
and dwarf stud walls to be insulated
standard drylining techniques.
with Crown Frametherm 35/40*

......mm thick, friction fitted between the
the insulation. The width of the insulation
should be appropriate to the spacing
of the rafters and studs.
(*Delete as appropriate)
4) Ceiling level insulation

All flat ceiling areas to be insulated
with two layers of Crown Loft Roll of total
thickness ......mm. Width of first layer of
insulation to be appropriate to the joist
spacings and of a thickness equal to
joist depth. The insulation to be laid
between the joists and to finish over wall
Polyfoam Linerboard of thickness ......mm
plate on external walls. The second layer
with integral 9.5mm vapour check
to be laid at right angles to the first layer.
plasterboard to be nailed to the rafters

and timber studs at maximum 300mm
centres and finished using standard
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All joints between the rolls of insulation

to be close butted.
Ceiling level insulation is covered

by NBS clause P10/120, 130.
An insulated lining below rafters
is covered by NBS clause K10/245.
Building & Construction
Residential
Detached Homes
Pitched Roofs
Semi Detached Homes
External Walls
Internal Walls
Terraced Homes
Apartments
Basement Walls
Floors
B/R/PR/1
B/R/XW/1
B/R/IW/1
B/R/BW/1
B/R/F/1
New Build and

Upgrade (N)
Solutions for
new build
"room in roof",
warm roof and
ceiling level cold
roof insulation and
upgrading existing
cold roof insulation
Masonry Cavity
(N&C)
Solutions for
masonry
cavity wall
construction
full and part fill
Partition Walls
(N&C)
Solutions for
dividing internal
rooms in single
dwelling
construction
Masonry Solid
(N&C)
Solutions for
external basement
wall to prevent
thermal transition
to the earth
Ground Floor
(N)
Solutions for
insulating both
slab on and
suspended
ground floors
in both concrete
and timber
construction
B/R/PR/2
Loft conversion Room in roof (C)

Solutions for
converting existing
attic space into
living area
Legend
B/NR/CS/1
N= New Build
B/R/XW/2
Timber Frame (N)

Solutions for
insulation in
modern timber
frame homes
B/R/XW/3
Masonry Solid
(N&C)
Solutions for
internal and
external insulation
applied to solid
masonry walls
Each green box reference

means that a dedicated
brochure is available on
this application
B/R/IW/2
Separating
Walls (N&C)
Solutions for high
performance
separating walls
between separate,
but attached
dwellings
B/R/F/2
Upper Floors
(N&C)
Solutions
for insulating
exposed above
ground floors in
both timber and
concrete
construction
B/R/F/3
Separating and
Internal Floors
(N&C)
Acoustic
solutions for
floors separating
two dwellings
and floors within
a single dwelling
C= Conversion
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by comprehensive specification and
application system recommendations
in the Knauf Insulation Guide, available
through visiting our website.
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Loft Conversions: Residential

...from Thermal Insulation, giving energy efficiency

...from Acoustic Insulation, reducing sound transmission

...from Fire Resistant Products, increasing safety

Loft conversions can create high quality

always unused space.

living and working space with good

Converting the loft is a popular and

enhance the value of a property.

Knauf Insulation Products

Loft conversions allow for the increase

Crown Frametherm is a lightweight

of living space in a building without

unfaced glass mineral wool available

altering the shape of the building

in three thermal conductivities and

envelope. It utilises space that

in batt and roll form.

normally remains unused.

Crown Loft Roll is a lightweight unfaced

Note All the solutions in this

performance, 100% ozone friendly,

brochure are tailored to projects

extruded polystyrene, rigid board

where the existing roof covering is

insulation. It is lightweight and

not being replaced.

consists of a flexible infill piece

If the roof structure is to be

even allowing for some timber variation.

substantially renewed then it will

Polyfoam Linerboard is a laminate

be necessary to comply with

rigid board insulation and 9.5mm

Knauf Insulation publication Come

tapered edge plasterboard.

Inside.... Pitched Roofs: New Build

Rocksil Rafter Slab is a semi-rigid non-

Control who will give guidance on

combustible rock mineral wool slab,

planning and Building Regulations.

bonded with a high performance binder.

and Upgrade Residential.

Improved Thermal Performance

1) Sloping ceiling: single layer

2) Sloping ceiling double layer

Utilises non-combustible Euroclass A1 insulation

Resilient mineral wool roll accommodates variation in rafter

Minimum Rafter Depth

b) Polyfoam Raftersqueeze between rafters

140mm Crown Frametherm

Detailed Design Considerations

Ventilation and condensation

openings should be equivalent to a

When converting an existing pitched

Building Regulations require that

25mm continuous gap. At the ridge

roof it will be necessary to comply with

adequate provision be made to avoid

the ventilation opening should be the

Building Regulation requirements for

the risk of condensation in a roof space

equivalent of a 5mm continuous gap