ᐅ How to Insulate an Attic or Loft: What Is the Best Approach?
Created on: 5 Sep 2018 19:58
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Maximo1975
Hello,
we are currently renovating an inherited house built in 1958.
The attic will initially be used for storage and might be converted into a living space later.
The electrical wiring is already being prepared for this.
Insulation will be installed between the rafters in the attic along with a vapor barrier, but that is not the main focus right now!
The main issue is the floor. As shown in the picture, it is filled with about 8cm (3 inches) of rubble/stones/debris resting on the wooden decking (which is visible from the floor below) because the old ceiling with fiberboard panels was completely removed.
What is the best approach to insulating the floor here? Should wooden boards be evenly laid out and screwed down, followed by a vapor barrier and then walkable insulation panels?
I would appreciate any advice! :-)
we are currently renovating an inherited house built in 1958.
The attic will initially be used for storage and might be converted into a living space later.
The electrical wiring is already being prepared for this.
Insulation will be installed between the rafters in the attic along with a vapor barrier, but that is not the main focus right now!
The main issue is the floor. As shown in the picture, it is filled with about 8cm (3 inches) of rubble/stones/debris resting on the wooden decking (which is visible from the floor below) because the old ceiling with fiberboard panels was completely removed.
What is the best approach to insulating the floor here? Should wooden boards be evenly laid out and screwed down, followed by a vapor barrier and then walkable insulation panels?
I would appreciate any advice! :-)
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Maximo19758 Sep 2018 08:35Yes, we have done that; the entire upper floor has been fully wired.