Last year I moved to a house with a single storey extension running the full width of the house which was quite cold last winter. The roof is pitched with concrete tiles. I have no access to the loft space to check the insulation but suspect it needs to be improved. I don't really want to disturb the ceiling and was considering removing the roof tiles, felt, cross-laying the insulation and then replacing everything ensuring that the roof felt runs to the gutter etc. I'd be grateful for advice on whether this is normal practice.
My second problem is that the ceiling is fitted with halogen down-lighters which probably adds to the draft. Would it be acceptable practice to protect each light with a plasterboard box (and keep the cables free) or should I fit intumescent hoods.
My second problem is that the ceiling is fitted with halogen down-lighters which probably adds to the draft. Would it be acceptable practice to protect each light with a plasterboard box (and keep the cables free) or should I fit intumescent hoods.