Hi,
We had a loft conversion carried out earlier in the year and the loft room is always stone cold due to the draft coming through the eaves storage area hatch doors. When the doors are open, you can feel a strong wind blowing in the storage area.
The storage area has chipboard floor boards and the rafters are covered with solid insulation. The hatch doors are made of MDF and have nothing on the back of them. The stud walls either side of the hatch doors have solid insulation.
We parted on bad terms with the builder as they failed to complete all the contracted work. Whilst we've completed the outstanding work with the final installment held back, I can't help but think that the reason that we have a massive draft in the eaves storage area is poor workmanship.
Should the storage area have so much wind running through it?
If so, what are the best ways to stop that cold air coming into the loft room?
Should I bond solid insultation to the back of the storage hatch doors?
Any advice appreciated.
We had a loft conversion carried out earlier in the year and the loft room is always stone cold due to the draft coming through the eaves storage area hatch doors. When the doors are open, you can feel a strong wind blowing in the storage area.
The storage area has chipboard floor boards and the rafters are covered with solid insulation. The hatch doors are made of MDF and have nothing on the back of them. The stud walls either side of the hatch doors have solid insulation.
We parted on bad terms with the builder as they failed to complete all the contracted work. Whilst we've completed the outstanding work with the final installment held back, I can't help but think that the reason that we have a massive draft in the eaves storage area is poor workmanship.
Should the storage area have so much wind running through it?
If so, what are the best ways to stop that cold air coming into the loft room?
Should I bond solid insultation to the back of the storage hatch doors?
Any advice appreciated.