Hi Folks,
Just bought and moved into a 35 year old home - 3bd semid. I am about to tackle the insulation between the joists in the attic. We have had an attic stairs fitted and we would like to use some of the attic for storage.
This is what we have planned and I would appreciate if anyone can highlight any issues. BTW - I have read the many posts on AAM on this topic.
The joist depth is 100mm and the current fibre glass stuff is degraded, ragged and very thin 40mm if present at all. I understand that a depth of 150 - 200mm is recommended. I have opted for Knauff combi cut 170mm - partially because of price (real cheap in B&Q) and it seemed like a reasonable match to my needs. I basically plan on removing the old stuff, moving any wires and placing these on top of the new stuff which I will cut to fit between the joists. I intend on leaving a 50mm gap around the eaves, insulating pipes but not directly under watertanks. I also have a gas flue and chimney running through the center of the roof.
I plan on partially flooring some of the limited space up there but this will compress the insulation material slightly and hence will lower it's u value - any suggestions there?
I plan on dressing for the occasion - gloves, face mask, goggles etc. Any tools required apart from saw/scissors for cutting insulation?
Also, I have two water tanks up there one large round one and another smaller square one. I plan on putting lids on these - any suggestions on what to use?
How/where to dispose of the old insulation material?
Is there anything else people could suggest.
Many thanks,
MAJJ
Just bought and moved into a 35 year old home - 3bd semid. I am about to tackle the insulation between the joists in the attic. We have had an attic stairs fitted and we would like to use some of the attic for storage.
This is what we have planned and I would appreciate if anyone can highlight any issues. BTW - I have read the many posts on AAM on this topic.
The joist depth is 100mm and the current fibre glass stuff is degraded, ragged and very thin 40mm if present at all. I understand that a depth of 150 - 200mm is recommended. I have opted for Knauff combi cut 170mm - partially because of price (real cheap in B&Q) and it seemed like a reasonable match to my needs. I basically plan on removing the old stuff, moving any wires and placing these on top of the new stuff which I will cut to fit between the joists. I intend on leaving a 50mm gap around the eaves, insulating pipes but not directly under watertanks. I also have a gas flue and chimney running through the center of the roof.
I plan on partially flooring some of the limited space up there but this will compress the insulation material slightly and hence will lower it's u value - any suggestions there?
I plan on dressing for the occasion - gloves, face mask, goggles etc. Any tools required apart from saw/scissors for cutting insulation?
Also, I have two water tanks up there one large round one and another smaller square one. I plan on putting lids on these - any suggestions on what to use?
How/where to dispose of the old insulation material?
Is there anything else people could suggest.
Many thanks,
MAJJ