roof insulation

Looking at a 1920s roof with no felt - some tiles (flat and ridging) were replaced after storm damage a while ago, but none of the replacements had the torching put back. There are some big gaps and it’s very draughty - I was thinking of trying to line it across the rafters with a membrane...

Hi I’m hoping to improve the loft insulation of a cold roof of a large (c. 350m2) wood clad, timber frame bungalow that is currently poorly insulated and struggles with heat retention. It is currently largely single glazed (I’m working on secondary glazing with Magnetglaze Extreme Pro and 4-6mm...

Hi This is my first post and a DIY job that is new to me so excuse me for any basic terms that I will use ( still in the learning process).After reading various posts regarding the same project I am undertaking I am well and truly confused. My 1950's house has bay windows, we are renovating...

Hi, Recently purchased my first house, and I'm in the process of sorting out the loft. The plan is to insulate the roof to <0.18U, so that in the future it can be converted to a livable space once I can afford it. This is a mid-terrace house built in the 1930s. The roof construction is slate...

Hi I am looking to create a warm storage space in my loft. House dates to 1900 Original slate roof I want to insulate the rafters and eventually add plasterboard etc. There is no felt beneath the slate roof. I have not noticed any leaks up there. Can I add the insulation boards into the...

Hello, Shed roof insulation has been discussed on the forum before, but I'm stuck on one bit: Air Flow Please bear with me The shed is going to be a fully finished space for daily office and studio use. 5.5m x 2.5m -- fairly large Sloped roof, felted Interior is a shell - we're saving by...

I know this has been covered many times on here and I have a pretty good idea of my options. I have a bathroom in a Victorian terrace that is located in the rear extension, the roof is pitch but internally it has a half slopping roof. So from inside the ceiling boards are nailed directly to the...

Afternoon all We've got an existing Summer House at the bottom of our garden that's in need of some TLC. The intention is to try and make the room more usable all-year round, and possibly use it as a small photo studio. Therefore it will need permanent electrics, and ideally some insulation in...

Hi all, My 2-up 2-down has a ground floor bathroom at the rear with a pitched tiled roof. The room is very cold compared to the rest of the house because it has no roof insulation and a single skin wall at the back. I'm trying to make my house as energy efficient, and eco friendly, as...