ᐅ Which Insulation Material to Use for New Construction

Created on: 4 Dec 2011 18:42
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erbsendorf
Hello everyone,

we are planning a KfW 70 single-family house of about 140sqm (1507 sq ft) without a basement. Various construction companies have given us quotes, and now we are uncertain which material to use for the roof insulation in the exposed rafter roof structure.

The options are expanded polystyrene (EPS) or blown-in insulation Isofloc.

Which material would you choose and why?

Thank you
Klaus
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Smitherin
7 Dec 2011 16:30
ansgarm74 schrieb:
The interior insulation is made of hemp mats

Interesting. It probably doesn’t have the same health risks during installation as mineral wool. But how resistant is it to mold? Since hemp mats are not commonly used yet, there are probably no long-term data on durability and similar aspects.

However, it is definitely a strong candidate for us, partly because of its spiritual appeal :-)
€uro
7 Dec 2011 19:21
Smitherin schrieb:
...But this is seriously being considered by us, partly because of its spiritual effect :-)
Yes, that is especially important!


Best regards
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Häuslebauer40
7 Dec 2011 20:01
[quote="Smitherin, post: 29389"]

But this is definitely among our top choices, partly because of its spiritual significance :-)

Indeed. And apart from that, you might even be able to smoke it occasionally. 😀