Recent content by Lulunoclue

OK, I really wish you would stop repeating the same thing over and over - I think we all get that you're obsessed about dreadfully complicated heat loss calculations and the fact that I couldn't possibly put 270mm of loft roll between the rafters!! If I could have done that, I wouldn't be...

Sorry, when exactly did I say I expected to put 270mm in between rafters, where did that come from? Think I said between, around and below!! I'm just asking if the equivalent warmth of 270 in wool can be achieved in other ways. I've read advice on here before which I find confusing (we...

Err no, big, clever man!!! What I want is someone who has actually used superquilt in conjunction with something else to let me know if it worked and if so what product they used. Don't think it's compulsory for you to chip in to every post, but if you've nothing better to do and it makes you...

hi kbdiy Definitely not as a bedroom, but it will be used as a clean, bright storage area and sometime hobby room so we definitely do need it to be comfortably warm. Also there will be a bigger, hatch (open to house below) to accommodate a space saving staircase (bigger ad less steep than...

Sorry if this has been addressed before but I can't find the info I need! I'd asked about insulating rafters in attic and the best product between spray foam, superquilt, fibre wool or rigid board. The answer I got was to go for rigid insulation board in between each rafter. I know that is...

Then how do you get air gap? Sorry we are complete novices. Or are you saying Kingspan is breathable/damp proof and can touch boards? Also, the stuff I've seen is thin, will it have same insulation properties as the 270mm I wanted or would I still need to add more before plasterboard...

What is the consensus of opinion on spray foam insulation?? It's supposed to be impervious to moisture and can apparently go straight onto sarking boards (without dreaded air gap) Has anyone used it and was it a success?

Thanks for that. So you recommend fixing battens 50mm deep vertically down insides of each rafter then slim rigid insulation ( is that like kingspan?) between them, topped with fibreglass roll over the outside?? Just want to make sure I've understood!! The cost of Kingspan & time involved in...

Hi again We looked at all sections of planning and the 'certificate of lawfulness' seemed to actually be the lesser of all the evils but you are right it's probably not suitable. I think I should perhaps be going down the 'Building Warrant' route - would you agree?? But even that form...

Hi Tony Yes, I went onto my local council website last night (building regs) and as far as we can make out, you fill out a form (I think one was called a 'Certificate of Lawfulness'??) and you send it in with £300 odd and must include an agent's name and architects drawings!!! Then they send...

Hi Thanks for all answers. At present there is absolutely no insulation at all in roof space, I want to add 270mm so I'll definitely be improving, not detracting. I thought the gov wanted you to stop losing heat!! I have a craft shed in garden but my hobby stuff is taking over the whole...

Hi New to site and looking for the likely costs involved and an explanation of building regs / planning permission procedure for converting a loft. We won't be using it as a bedroom but it might be useful for the next owners if we've got paperwork. It's a 1930's semi bungalow with a...

Hi We want to make our loft a usable room and at the moment there is no insulation (or ventilation) in the roof space at all. We are however, getting a couple of Velux windows fitted this week. I understand we should have 100mm (fibreglass wool) insulation between rafters then 170...