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Insulating a rofab house.

  • 05-01-2015 09:39PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,331 ✭✭✭


    I have an elderly aunt that lives in a 'rofab' (concrete panel) bungalow. The house can be quite cold at times and I want to go about insulating it to a higher standard.

    I know that external insulation would probably be the best way to go but even with the grant the budget I would have to work with rules that option out.

    I removed a piece of plasterboard on an external facing wall to see exactly what was in there. What I saw was the original insulation but it was quite thin, obviously it wasn't very thick to begin with.

    What I am thinking of doing is removing the plasterboard on the exterior facing walls, re-insulating, then on with new plasterboard and skim coat.

    Someone told me that removing the old insulation and re-insulating could potentially move the dew point into the wall and cause damp issues, so that would make me a wee bit apprehensive.

    Does anyone have experience working with this type of construction. I would appreciate any tips.


Comments

  • Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 10,147 Mod ✭✭✭✭BryanF


    save for external insulation. Refer to J Littles 'breaking the mould' series for more detail on due-point.


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