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Beaded insulation in Walls with a polystyrene board

  • 05-07-2010 9:20pm
    #1
    Outkast_IRE
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    My parents house mid eighties build , in the cavity is polystrene boards i dont know what thickness etc, but is it possible to do beaded insulation in these walls , any help would be appreciated ??


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  • #2
    RKQ
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    Outkast_IRE wrote: »
    in the cavity is polystrene boards i dont know what thickness etc, but is it possible to do beaded insulation in these walls ?

    Yes it is possible, if it is a standard cavity wall construction. The drill hole pattern is different, as explained in each insulation manufacturers IAB Certificate.

    There are many threads on wall insulation, retro-fit merits & possible problems with poorly installed works etc.
    SEI offer grants for certain works, if your attic is re-insulated at the same time as your walls. Check their website for details.


  • #3
    muffler
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    Outkast_IRE wrote: »
    My parents house mid eighties build , in the cavity is polystrene boards i dont know what thickness etc, but is it possible to do beaded insulation in these walls , any help would be appreciated ??
    Yup, had this done last year myself and would highly recommend it. :)


  • #4
    Outkast_IRE
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    and are the beads bonded together , they may be getting windows changed in a few years so i dont fancy loosing a load of beads when this is done ??


  • #5
    muffler
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    Yes, most of them are bonded. However you should make sure of this first as there quite a few different types of insulating bead on the market.

    I'll send you a PM with details of what I got done


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