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Attic conversion: how to insulate ceiling of house?

  • 04-01-2009 1:55pm
    #1
    Home4Life
    Closed Accounts Posts: 51 ✭✭


    a chairde,

    this may be a simple Q:

    I am converting my attic (which has no insulation at the moment).

    How would you recommend I insulate the attic ceiling?

    1. Kingspan / Extratherm Insulation slab - how many mm ?
    2. Superquilt over this - anyone know if this is effective?

    Many thanks,
    H4L


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  • #2
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,978 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    http://www.flickr.com/photos/16271614@N06/2069055676/

    then insulated plasterboard may be ok.
    im sure one of the guys will be along by tomorrow (5th Jan) with more advice as they ease back into work :(


  • #3
    bikki
    Closed Accounts Posts: 317 ✭✭bikki


    Have u concidered foam insulation?


  • #4
    Home4Life
    Closed Accounts Posts: 51 ✭✭Home4Life


    CKeire,

    great photo series.
    I was hoping to cover the insulation boards with quilt insulation,
    which would provide an extra degree of insulation but also
    cut down on drafts.
    I notice you mentioned about the non-standard gaps etc,
    the quilt could cover over these?

    The 10mm gap you have left for air is interesting.
    I know you have to leave breathing space for wood.

    I know you mention about the air going up to the loft behind the board
    and up to the APEX of the roof.
    Where does this air ultimate go?

    Well done,
    H4L.


  • #5
    smashey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,676 ✭✭✭✭smashey


    /opens can of worms...

    ... do a quick search of this forum, there's loads of info on attic conversions, some of which led to fairly heated discussions. :D


  • #6
    Heatherview
    Closed Accounts Posts: 152 ✭✭Heatherview


    Hi Home4Life
    See attached drawing
    Heatherview


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