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Hi Paul If you ask your Architect to review the BRE guidelines on thermal insulation they should provide more detail on ventilation requirements. Also all current building regulations will provide information on ventilation and weephole spacing requirements which should provide adequate ventilation....

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Hi Paul, As you are located in a very severe weather exposure area i would recommend an air gap between the walls and timber frame of at least 30mm and ensure that this is ventilated from top and bottom (this is the best method as weep holes would be very exposed and could cause more moisture build ...

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Hello,

The insulation and roof tiles will keep the conservatory much warmer. Especially if you are not getting a lot of direct sunlight. Always try to go slightly above the insulation level (Greater than 100mm+) an installer recommends to really trap in the heat.

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Hi Nick, Hope are you doing well. The R values you have provided cannot be compared without converting the units from inches to mm. If we convert the units we get the following: - Closed Cell Spray Foam 1 Inch = 25.4mm > R-Value of 0.65m2K/W - Celotex Foam Board = 75mm > R-Value of 3.4m2K/W As you c...

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