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    Blown cavity insulaton next to 'polystyrene'

    Hi, I am beans. Can’t log in to the forum under the name ‘beans’ for some reason. Thanks for your comments. There certainly seems to be a debate about this and two opposing opinions. I understand that there can be a risk of water crossing the cavity, either through the blow insulation or...
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    Raise loft floor for insulation

    Thank you all for the excellent advice. I had a look for the label on the trusses but it is not there. I phoned a truss manufacturer and spoke to a guy there but did not really get any answers from him :roll: . I agree with Churpy Chippy that there would simply be too much weight using...
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    Raise loft floor for insulation

    Advice and help please! Year of house construction is 1993. Trussed fink rafters ('W' strutting) at 605 centres. 6m span. Joist depth is only 70mm. 70mm rockwool insulation between. The water tank is built up in the middle of the span on 200mm deep timbers resting on the joists. There are...
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    Raise loft floor for insulation

    Advice and help please! Year of house construction is 1993. Trussed fink rafters ('W' strutting) at 605 centres. 6m span. Joist depth is only 70mm. 70mm rockwool insulation between. The water tank is built up in the middle of the span on 200mm deep timbers resting on the joists. There are...
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