i hope someone can help.
ive recently bought an old terraced house that has NO insulation except a layer of dust 2" thick.
i would like to insulate the house as it is absolutley freezing even with the heating on.
on the ceiling are the roof slates on the outside of course-No felting etc
i wish to insulate the roof area so that it can be made for boarding and storage at a later date. to begin with i just want to start the insulation process.
what should i do first?
the roof ceiling with breathable roof felting-stapled to joists? then insulating roof slabs in between the ceiling joists with a 50mm gap? to prevent dust and dirt collecting again, and to prevent cold winds coming in.
should i hoover up the orginal dust already fallen inbetween the floor joists?
then of course insulating the floor in -between the joists and then cross over the joists. so that this can be boarded over at a later date
do you know which is the best type to lay on the floor? rockwool type or this new stuff thats in a plastic covering?
any advice would be great
ive recently bought an old terraced house that has NO insulation except a layer of dust 2" thick.
i would like to insulate the house as it is absolutley freezing even with the heating on.
on the ceiling are the roof slates on the outside of course-No felting etc
i wish to insulate the roof area so that it can be made for boarding and storage at a later date. to begin with i just want to start the insulation process.
what should i do first?
the roof ceiling with breathable roof felting-stapled to joists? then insulating roof slabs in between the ceiling joists with a 50mm gap? to prevent dust and dirt collecting again, and to prevent cold winds coming in.
should i hoover up the orginal dust already fallen inbetween the floor joists?
then of course insulating the floor in -between the joists and then cross over the joists. so that this can be boarded over at a later date
do you know which is the best type to lay on the floor? rockwool type or this new stuff thats in a plastic covering?
any advice would be great