I ve built a timber frame to support a new plasterboard ceiling below the existing one.
Insulating felt for roof.
Insulation for condensation control.
Insulation is often laid in contact with the roofing felt.
The existing ceiling is sound but provides no insulation.
Install it anywhere from the roof to the foundation.
The makers at orgill roofing felt have a few solid options for the homeowners out there.
Raycore s insulated roof panels and insulated wall panels are far superior than other sips with highest r value custom blend of polyurethane foam insulation wrapped in a foil radiant barrier and producing a superiorly strong lightweight do it yourself diy friendly sip panel.
Rigid foam insulation also known as insulating boards provide high r values.
For starters it s a bit on the thicker side.
And that s actually better when you re dealing with old roofing as it adds an extra layer of weather.
Many modern insulation quilts such as fibreglass in comparison with alternatives that are now readily available retain moisture.
It is an acceptable practice to install a new roof over an existing roof membrane system provided that the roof deck is structurally sound and has been properly prepared to support the added load.
And one of them is their 30rf standard roofing felt which has a few distinct features up its sleeve.
Rigid insulation is one of the best tools to reduce your energy costs.
There are three types of insulation solution if you have a flat roof.
Warm deck or warm roof refers to a situation where the deck of the roof which is usually made of wood is below the.
I want to insulate below a flat roof without removing the existing ceiling.
You can even place it under the foundation slab.
This is placed between the non organic and organic felt within the flat roof.
There is only a small gap between this ceiling and a concrete roof cold roof felt covered.
Where the felt is impervious any contact condensation will run down the felt and make the insulation damp.
Largest manufacturer and least expensive sip panels on the market.
Insulation above the roof deck or air vapor impermeable insulation below the roof deck is needed for condensation control in an unvented roof.
Hitting amazing levels of 0 13w m will need 300mm of mineral wool or 180mm of rigid foam.
They keep your home at a comfortable temperature without the need to crank your heat.