I have a utility room that was built on the back of the kitchen at the same time the house was built. The only problem is is that it looks like the builders where lazy or else had a shortage of materials and only used single skin and did not bother to frame the inside and add any insulation. The inside has 1" X 1" frame with plasterboard attached and no insulation.
The result of this is that the utility is like an ice box.
I am thinking about making this room part of the kitchen and was planing on ripping off the old plaster board, reframing the inside with 4" X 2"
timber and then lining with insualtion and then attaching plasterboard.
Is this the way to go or has anyone any better ideas?
Also do i need a damp proof membrane and if so where does it go?
And finally can any one suggest the best type of insulation to use?
Thanks.
The result of this is that the utility is like an ice box.
I am thinking about making this room part of the kitchen and was planing on ripping off the old plaster board, reframing the inside with 4" X 2"
timber and then lining with insualtion and then attaching plasterboard.
Is this the way to go or has anyone any better ideas?
Also do i need a damp proof membrane and if so where does it go?
And finally can any one suggest the best type of insulation to use?
Thanks.