Recent content by A_Wonderer

Thanks @freddiemercurystwin. My builder/joiner friend said the same thing - usually for a full room in roof loft conversion you'd build a stud wall and insulate the gable ends as well, then you'd just extend your VCL over that. But with what we're using it for, we were more focused on providing...

@freddiemercurystwin thanks again for the advice. My friend who are tradesmen all asked "so when is the guy coming to finish it?". When I initially showed them any photos, so looks like I've got some additional work to do. I've got one question I'm hoping someone can help with, when I'm fitting...

@freddiemercurystwin it's a tough one, because this isn't your standard "loft conversion" it doesn't need to look pretty, it's only a temporary work space - no one will be there for extended periods of time. His exact words on why he didn't tape below the trusses "it's a waste of time if you're...

Yeah, to say I'm unhappy with what this guy has done is an understatement.

Yeah, and by aiming for air tightness, the empty sections between the bottom of the PIR and eaves walls would not give air tight performance. However, when I questioned the guy about it he said the empty sections would improve airflow and circulation around the loft.. which in part is true.. but...

I've made sure there's a 50mm air gap between the PIR and felt, it's more the large gaps between the bottom edge of the PIR and the eaves walls - installation technique states you should have a continuous seem free installation, which this is not. Am I over reacting, or will this create issues...

Hello, I'm new to DIYnot so I'll be interested to see what some of the more experienced tradesmen have to say here. I've recently had 50mm PIR installed in my cold pitched roof, but I'm concerned about the install. Every manufacturers installation guidelines and tutorial video state there...