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Question re: flat roof insulation

  • 30-07-2013 9:26pm
    #1
    breadmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,608 ✭✭✭


    I went to view a flat this evening. It's a single storey ground floor with a flat roof and one exposed wall.

    The windows are double glazed but I'm a bit concerned by the flat roof. Am I correct in thinking that the heat will just escape straight away and I'll be left either freezing cold or with massive heating bills (or both!)?

    Also, I'm a little concerned about damp with a place like this. There was a slight smell of damp in one of the bedrooms and the current tenants had a dehumidifier going. It looks likely that the vent to that particular room is being blocked by vegetation on the outside. Nevertheless, would I be OK if I'm careful to use the heating/dehumidifier during the winter?


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  • #2
    BryanF
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,146 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    breadmonkey wrote: »
    I went to view a flat this evening. It's a single storey ground floor with a flat roof and one exposed wall.

    The windows are double glazed but I'm a bit concerned by the flat roof.
    1. Am I correct in thinking that the heat will just escape straight away and I'll be left either freezing cold or with massive heating bills (or both!)?

    Also, I'm a little concerned about damp with a place like this. There was a slight smell of damp in one of the bedrooms and the current tenants had a dehumidifier going. It looks likely that the vent to that particular room is being blocked by vegetation on the outside. Nevertheless,
    2. would I be OK if I'm careful to use the heating/dehumidifier during the winter?
    1. you haven't given enough info. but you are aware that a BER should be furnished by the landlord, this would help indicate the expected energy costs
    2. humidifier = walk away imo


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