insulation

Have a good amount of damp proof membrane left which my builder previously used when laying down concrete. Really heavy duty stuff this: https://www.screwfix.com/p/capital-valley-plastics-ltd-damp-proof-membrane-blue-1200ga-15-x-4m/98181# I'm fixing insulated plasterboards with built in vapour...

Hi, I got a new shed installed and I was wondering about insulating it. Its your basic shed with 2x3 timber frame with cladding over it. I was wondering if I wanted to add insulation to the inside of the shed should I put a breathable membrane to the inside of the shed, stapled to the cladding...

I recently got a shed built after seeing one made by the builder for a neighbour nearby. The one I saw was in good condition and no mould etc. I had the same one built. Wooden frame, concrete floor, plywood and cladding on the outside, GRP roofing and plywood inside on walls and roof. No...

Hi, in the middle of doing a loft conversion and had a question about the positioning of the kingspan in the dormer cheeks and main dormer wall. The dormer cheeks are constructed with 4x2s and the main dormer wall is 6x2. Both finished with plywood and breathable membrane with clay tiles plus...

Hi all, Can anyone help with question. I am laying some new insulation and electric UFH and need to minimise the floor build up. So far I am laying a layer of DPM, 50mm PIR cut to fit and then was planning on placing a 6 mm cement backed tile back board the UFH mat and then tile on that. I am...

We removed the tiles from our window sill and ended up exposing the open cavity. (1959 Bungalow) What would be the correct method to close the cavity and replace the tiles with a wooden window sill? I dont think a cavity closer goes smaller enough to fit in to the void. I was going to: 1...

Moved into my house in past year(60s build) and found that the loft is boarded with insulation (blanket insulation under the boards). I have been thinking that I would like to further insulate the loft and don't really need the boarded area at present. One option would be to pull up all the...

Any views on this mechanism of insulating conservatory roof? Have been looking at replacement roof but perhaps this may be more economical? What are the disadvantages? https://www.insul-8.co.uk/

Hello All. I need advice regarding my loft, specifically insulation under and around the cold water tank. There is a bit of a story to explain everything that has been going on with my loft leading up to this and for that I apologise in advance if it is a bit long winded. Early last year it...

Hi all I hope I am posting this in the right place! I have a small L shaped bathroom (ground floor) in a old building that has no wall cavity. I've had a damp inspection (two actually) which both concluded that the damp I'm getting around the toilet and on the wall next to it is not from the...

Hi, I'm looking to insulate the suspended floor at ground level. There is a 3ft void underneath the floor. I've been looking at using this stuff, https://ybsinsulation.com/floor-insulation/suspended-timber/superquilt-suspended-timber/ I would be installing as show in the attached picture...

Hi, We've got a narrow corridor outside out bathroom, and a rear bedroom as part of an extension which is solid wall and (a) gets really cold, and (2) suffers from damp. The damp problem has been resolved recently by having a PIV system installed, but I was wondering if anyone had any advice...

Hi everyone, our three bed Edwardian is very cold. The upstairs heats with heating but then gets cold quickly once turned off, whilst the downstairs gets warmer (only to about 16 / 17 degrees Celsius currently) and then dips. looking to insulate. We have cavity walls but will not insulate here...

Most people when when upgrading a 1930’s house they think changing the boiler and replacing windows will keep them warmer and save costs on heating but that’s really only going to help so far people don’t realise the cold air under their feet and the pipes under their floor are likely not...

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Hi all, I have recently purchased a holiday chalet that has PVC external walls under the windows. Think very wide PVC door with a solid panel bottom halves. I am wanting to build a timber framed false wall on the inside as I am having all the internal walls reskimmed. The false wall will be...

Hi all, I have recently bought a house (1920s/30s) and want to insulate my loft. Currently there is about 100mm of fiberglass between the joists and floored with chipboard. I really need the loft for storage so rather than add extra glass wool I want to use multifoil under the rafters - it looks...

Hi All. I am constructing an outbuilding office, its not to live in and doesnt need to comply with building regulations. I plan to insulate the floor using 50mm celotex. The walls are solid 6 inch concrete blocks. I am looking for the cheapest way to insulate it. Any ideas please, explanation...

Hi I'd be really grateful for help/advice - I'm panicking a bit! As a bit of background.... I am looking to replace the current loft insulation (fibreglass/rockwool), laid on the loft floor. This has been prompted by a potential problem of condensation on internal walls/ceilings; in our second...

Good morning. I am looking at making my attached garage more cofortable and with less humidity, it currently runs around 80%. Garage is 5m x 5m, one wall is pretty mucy all taken up with a double garage door, one wall is the link to the house so I have 2 external walls at 90 Deg to each other...