Hello everyone,
We have been proud owners (well, together with the bank...) of a semi-detached house in Bavaria, near Munich, for a year now and have some questions about roof insulation.
First, the current situation: we live in a semi-detached house (ground floor + first floor + attic as living areas), built in 2014 (solid construction, 365mm (14 inches) brick). There is an attic above – without windows, only two opposite ventilation pipes through the roof, not converted or insulated (the ceiling/floor towards the attic is insulated though), no heating, accessed via a pull-down ladder, almost always closed. Currently, this space is used for storage, but it is cold and partly damp. This exact area is now planned to be insulated. The ceiling/floor to the attic is already insulated.
The goal is to create attic/storage space that is not damp (before blocking the two ventilation pipes through the roof, we even had some mold growth, although very little) and where the temperature remains constant.
Will this be possible?
Can I also save energy in addition?
Will this (due to partial double insulation) make the attic warmer in winter and cooler in summer?
What should I consider regarding air circulation in the attic – since there are no windows there…
I have read and understood the instructions on how to insulate. That is not the issue.
The question is: should I do it or not? Will it bring the desired results?
Thanks in advance for any answers, tips, etc.
Best regards,
michael1978
We have been proud owners (well, together with the bank...) of a semi-detached house in Bavaria, near Munich, for a year now and have some questions about roof insulation.
First, the current situation: we live in a semi-detached house (ground floor + first floor + attic as living areas), built in 2014 (solid construction, 365mm (14 inches) brick). There is an attic above – without windows, only two opposite ventilation pipes through the roof, not converted or insulated (the ceiling/floor towards the attic is insulated though), no heating, accessed via a pull-down ladder, almost always closed. Currently, this space is used for storage, but it is cold and partly damp. This exact area is now planned to be insulated. The ceiling/floor to the attic is already insulated.
The goal is to create attic/storage space that is not damp (before blocking the two ventilation pipes through the roof, we even had some mold growth, although very little) and where the temperature remains constant.
Will this be possible?
Can I also save energy in addition?
Will this (due to partial double insulation) make the attic warmer in winter and cooler in summer?
What should I consider regarding air circulation in the attic – since there are no windows there…
I have read and understood the instructions on how to insulate. That is not the issue.
The question is: should I do it or not? Will it bring the desired results?
Thanks in advance for any answers, tips, etc.
Best regards,
michael1978
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michael197815 Jan 2016 09:20Sealed with acrylic, I believe – and the drywall panels as well afterwards.
ok.. it will probably be fine 🙂
As soon as you insulate from above, the insulation here must also be protected from the warm, moist indoor air. This requires a vapor retarder. How to best connect it in your case, I can’t quite imagine.
I would seek advice from a professional here and not rely on just anyone from the internet 😉
As soon as you insulate from above, the insulation here must also be protected from the warm, moist indoor air. This requires a vapor retarder. How to best connect it in your case, I can’t quite imagine.
I would seek advice from a professional here and not rely on just anyone from the internet 😉
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michael197815 Jan 2016 09:37ok, thanks