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insulation on old house

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  • 25-07-2013 9:25am
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    chefmorgie
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi folks,
    We are renovating a house and getting quotes on insulation, there is no attic in the hse, its a low pitch roof and the ceilings are right up to the rafters, we want to pack the rafters and then insulated plasterboard skim and paint, my question is what's d best option, spray foam or fiberglass, I am worried about moisture build up or sweating as the house is old.


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    slimjimmc
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    Can't advise but it might help others to know if it's old roofing felt or modern moisture barrier under the slates/tiles as that may influence the choice of insulation.


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    catbear
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    Try posting on the plumbing and heating forum: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1320


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    dathi
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    you must leave a 50mm gap between the rockwool and the felt to allow for ventilation if you are getting it spray foamed they must use special vent cards which leaves the 50mm gap


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