Recent content by HarryN

Just to update everyone - builder has since rectified this and it has made a considerable difference to heat retention. However, we are still experiencing higher heat loss than expected!

Hi, We recently had a dormer loft conversion completed, and it's been bugging me that it seems to lose heat much faster than the other rooms in the house, and I’ve confirmed this by tracking the temperature. Since this conversion was done to modern standards, I was expecting that the space...

Thanks Freddie. Having looked through old photos it looks like the insulatiom is sitting on top of the rafters, so the construction is fine. I am just not clear on why there is a ventilation gap on a warm roof! I'm usually very careful but have clearly misjudged on this occasion!

First time getting works done. We went with a design and build loft "specialist". Planning permission not required as it was done under permitted development. Building Control is private firm engaged by the builder and have been useless to say the least. I'm trying to improve my understanding...

Fair point. We are in pretty much exactly the same situation as Castleirwell so I was keen to see if they managed to sort their issue. I've started a new thread.

Hi All We have recently had a dormer loft conversion completed and experiencing a draught from the dormer side of the room under the skirting board. Having looked through an inspection hole I've noted there is very little insulation in the floor at the front end of the dormer. When I've...

Resseructing an old thread, but Castleirwell we are in the exact same position as you were, did you get anywhere with this? Our new loft floor has a fair bit of wind running through it and it's very noticeable.