Recent content by discoboy

Yup, the price of materiels in general makes me weep, as do the expats who compete a trades apprenticeship on the boat over! There are so many dodgy builders round here the rogue traders show could have a field day. Wether or not it's the same wherever the British end up in France, or if it's...

Many thanks for your replies. MW, youre right, there should be alot more insulation than 100mm but the rafters are only 75mm deep, and to be fair to the roofer, he did say more was req. He did suggest a french version of kingspan, but added that it was so expensive nobody uses it! You must...

I've just had a roof re-slated (in N France), and the builders have now finished insulating the underside with knauf paper-backed insulation. This has been stuffed tight inbetween the rafters and is touching the breathable membrane. The brown paper backing is facing into the house and all joints...