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Thank you. With the 50mm PIR around the stud, and the cavity filled with 100mm. Were you left with a 50mm void?

I can understand the 50mm over the studs to prevent thermal bridging through the timber. Did you box in the studwork with 50mm then 100mm in the cavity? Also, I though the objective was to reach a minimum thermal value. Did the BCO calculate the thermal value of that, or did they just pluck it...

Is it ok to just put strips over the studs then fasten the plaster board through the PIR strips into the stud?

Great thanks, that is the way I'd prefer to do it. I take it I can secure the Floor joists, which will be sat on the concrete floor, to the battens on the walls?

Thank you. For the stud wall I do plan 100mm PIR boards. I am thinking about where I batten the block walls - will I need it there? I have read about vapour control to prevent wood rotting, but this is what I couldn't determine from what I have read. I think you are right on agreeing with the...

Thank you. I have got building control (private company) doing the regs. For the stud wall between living space and the garage I am planning 100mm PIR. Same for the floor between the joists.

Hi all, Long time lurker (diy'er) who uses the vast amount of knowledge on here to carry out tasks - thank you! I have looked at posts on garage conversions but couldn't see any direct answers to my questions, so thought I would drop a message to see if anyone could offer some pointers. I am...

Thanks @tony1851 @^woody^ I Really appreciate the advice. I wasn't around for the inspection, so I'm not certain if it was flagged with the builders. I really hope it was or it'll dent my confidence in the inspections to date. I have asked for the builders opinion on the matter and they are...

Thanks, Tony. The worrying part is that the BCO has already inspected this. I only just spotted this and didn’t feel it was quite right.

I’m wondering if someone can set my mind at ease. Just had a steel beam fitted following removal of a supporting wall. I have noticed that the concrete blocks above are now sat on the joists only… is this acceptable?