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by jemleeds
Mon Jun 01, 2015 6:37 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: Is Wire Mesh Necessary to Support Rock Wool Between Joists in Loft Conversion?
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Re: Is Wire Mesh Necessary to Support Rock Wool Between Joists in Loft Conversion?

are you sure it is fire protection it is usually required for sound/thermal insulation. fire protection is usually taken care of by the plasterboard and plaster (I am just starting out to do a loft conversion and rang B Regs to fiind out if i needed fireboard or ordinary plaserboard they told me tha...
by jemleeds
Mon Jun 01, 2015 6:26 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: Alternative to Kingspan Type Insulation to Prevent Headroom Loss?
Replies: 1
Views: 4105

Alternative to Kingspan Type Insulation to Prevent Headroom Loss?

Hi I am converting my loft into a bedroom and need to insulate the roof space building regs say I need 125mm of kingspan type insulation. My Question is is there anything i can buy which less thick so i dont looseso much space but will satisfy biulding regs cheers jem
by jemleeds
Mon Jun 01, 2015 6:16 pm
Forum: Insulation Forum
Topic: Insulation Value Query - Does the Lower Value Make Better Insulation?
Replies: 0
Views: 2402

Insulation Value Query - Does the Lower Value Make Better Insulation?

hi in m2K/w is the lower the number the better insulation
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