Many people have loft conversions in London as an affordable alternative to moving home or building a downstairs extension.
Start by ensuring the new loft space is sufficiently lagged, and the internal walls insulated. Loft conversions in London properties can often be cold, as less warm air can rise from the rest of the house and the walls are thinner. The better insulated your loft is, the lower your heating bills will be. Conversely, in some properties a new loft conversion can divert heat from the rest of the house towards the roof if it’s not properly lagged.
Check that your new fittings are as energy efficient as possible. If you are fitting a kitchen or shower, use low energy rated appliances, and maybe think about installing solar panels.
The more natural daylight you have coming in, the less electricity you will use during the daytime. Velux roof windows installed as well as dormer will mean you capture all the available daylight there is as the sun moves across the sky, and blinds will help control the amount of light coming in. Remember, too, that natural light means natural, free heating. To further save money, double glazed windows can trap in any warmth and stop it escaping.
There are many other things you can do to go green when having a loft conversion in London. We at Landmark Lofts are the premier installer of eco-friendly, energy-saving loft conversions.
