there is only wood and tile between the attic and outside
2007-01-16 16:05:28 · 8 answers · asked by BobCHEt 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
It really depends on your roof construction. If it is tile on battens over felt then it is best to allow a breathing space between the insulation layer and any inner skin you put up. The Celotex site is worth a read. Firstly though you should check the planning and building regulations or code that are to be followed in the area where you live. Making loft space habitable has a number of implications for structure and fire safety. Get it right first as mistakes could make your home unsaleable
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2007-01-16 20:11:58 · answer #1 · answered by Dewaltdisney 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why can't the nice and cozy air be vented out via the roof, below the roof, or via the attic end wall if there is one ? looks to me you opt for a setup really like in a refrigerator, with the coldest air on the great (on your case the attic) and a vent into your mattress room, so the nice and cozy air is going up into the attic and the cool air comes down into your room. The attic ceiling and walls choose the insulation better than the floor does, in the different case the attic will benefit warmth via the roof in the summer, and insulating the floor gained't provide up that. So I advise a million. Vent warm air to outdoors by the mattress room ceiling & attic. 2. Insulate below the roof. extra useful insulation on the attic floor might want to really help, yet without below-roof insulation the attic will nonetheless get fairly warm in summer, and chilly in wintry climate.
2016-11-24 22:34:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BLOW IN CELLULOSE. IT'S THE CHEAPEST AND GOOD AND WITH SOME ADVANTAGES. YOU CAN BORROW A BLOWER AT NO COST IF YOU BUY THE MATERIAL FROM THE BIG BOX STORES. I'D RECOMMEND LOWES HERE IN HOUSTON BECAUSE THE BLOWERS ARE ABOUT 1O TIMES BETTER THAN HOME DEPOT. I'D BLOW IN ABOUT A 12 INCH LAYER HERE BUT CHECK WITH THE PEOPLE AT THE STORE AND SEE WHAT ADVICE THEY MAY HAVE FOR YOUR AREA OF THE COUNTRY SINCE IT DIFFERS WITH LOCATION. THE SITE BELOW WILL GIVE YOU DEFINITE ANSWERS.
2007-01-16 17:41:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 layers of Styrofoam SM in between the rafters. Keep it to the bottom of the rafters to allow the air flow from the soffit to the vents, if there are any.
2007-01-16 16:25:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
R12 insulation and put up sheets of drywall.
2007-01-16 16:17:07 · answer #5 · answered by snowlady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
blow in insulation, easy to do and less of a health risk that fiberglass. About 10 in. should do. it.
2007-01-16 16:16:34 · answer #6 · answered by 1TON 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fiberglass, rockwool, ground up newspaper ( cellulose )
all pretty good, i'd choose one of the first 2 !
2007-01-17 04:13:21 · answer #7 · answered by Bonno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Icynene or polyurethane sprayed.
2007-01-16 16:43:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋