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Looking for a few answers as I have made enquiries to my local BC, but they didn't seem to be aware of the regulations as I found them on the internet.
This all came about because I want to insulate the room better because in winter it is freezing and in summer, very hot.
I had a replacement EPDM flat roof carried out in July 2011.
As far as I know, the roofer replaced the deck and the felting with a fresh deck and Firestone EPDM.
When I asked about insulation, he said it was adequate.
The extension was built circa 1970 with an unheated garage under and bedroom over, with a flat roof on top. AFAICT, the roof just has some thin rockwool between the ceiling and the deck. So, AIUI, it's a cold roof.
Coming to the crunch, the regulations say that after 2006, even refurbished flat roofs should have their insulation upgraded.
My BC did not recognise this and said if it was a "like-for-like" replacement, BR (or improvement of the insulation) would not have been required.
All the advice I see recommends if there is any flat roof refurbishment required, a warm roof installation is strongly recommended.
Could anybody enlighten me please?
Thanks!
This all came about because I want to insulate the room better because in winter it is freezing and in summer, very hot.
I had a replacement EPDM flat roof carried out in July 2011.
As far as I know, the roofer replaced the deck and the felting with a fresh deck and Firestone EPDM.
When I asked about insulation, he said it was adequate.
The extension was built circa 1970 with an unheated garage under and bedroom over, with a flat roof on top. AFAICT, the roof just has some thin rockwool between the ceiling and the deck. So, AIUI, it's a cold roof.
Coming to the crunch, the regulations say that after 2006, even refurbished flat roofs should have their insulation upgraded.
My BC did not recognise this and said if it was a "like-for-like" replacement, BR (or improvement of the insulation) would not have been required.
All the advice I see recommends if there is any flat roof refurbishment required, a warm roof installation is strongly recommended.
Could anybody enlighten me please?
Thanks!