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new build best way to insulate

  • 23-10-2014 9:07pm
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    corkgsxr
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    What's the best way to insulate a new house when you have a choice.

    Do you go block, kingspan,timber frame.

    Or go light insulation between block and timber frame then insulated slab?

    Or what I'm wondering would work if you. Block timber frame but use the 100mm outside wrap.

    But I'm more than likely going to have to K-rend the outside. Can you k-rend over the outside wrap.

    Since I have a choice what's best


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  • #2
    galwaytt
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    corkgsxr wrote: »
    What's the best way to insulate a new house when you have a choice.

    Do you go block, kingspan,timber frame.

    Or go light insulation between block and timber frame then insulated slab?

    Or what I'm wondering would work if you. Block timber frame but use the 100mm outside wrap.

    But I'm more than likely going to have to K-rend the outside. Can you k-rend over the outside wrap.

    Since I have a choice what's best

    You can't put insulation on the outside of the frame. You have to maintain a ventilated cavity. Unless you can produce a Cert to the contrary.

    And if you think about, you'd be trying to stop the heat after its already left the building. .... It's not going to turn around and go back in. ...

    You can put a cementitious board on battens and render that if you don't want blockwork. The only reason it's not more popular is the price.

    You can't render the frame wrap.

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