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attic conversion/ insulation

  • 02-11-2013 7:16pm
    #1
    czech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭


    I have an attic to convert the structure is in place (old house)
    floor are also in place my question is

    1 Exterior block walls either

    50mm insulated plasterboard or 50x50mm batten. insulation

    then and plasterboard

    2 Rafters 150mm fibergasss between and plasterboard

    or foil overall and plasterboard which is the best option

    any advice welcome


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


    czech wrote: »
    I have an attic to convert the structure is in place (old house)
    floor are also in place my question is

    1 Exterior block walls either

    50mm insulated plasterboard or 50x50mm batten. insulation

    then and plasterboard

    2 Rafters 150mm fibergasss between and plasterboard

    or foil overall and plasterboard which is the best option

    any advice welcome
    you should consider what the existing wall build-up is

    there are issues with drylining solid walls, as if a due point is created behind the insulation on the inner side of wall mold or wall damage may be caused


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