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yet more insulation copy
Another 50mm over the dormer sides (total now 150mm) plus additional Vapour barrier over on the...
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Uploaded on Jun 6, 2009
more insulation copy
150mm of Kingspan between the dormer curve joists (cut to shape). More to come.
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Uploaded on Jun 6, 2009
rear hall1 copy
We removed ceiling plaster over garden stairs, put 50mm kingspan between the joists and another 50mm below (there is 100mm of rockwool over that).
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Uploaded on Jun 6, 2009
insulation
So far - 100mm Kingspan under the roof, 100mm between sloping roof jousts and 100mm at dormer sides.
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Uploaded on Jun 6, 2009
flat roof
12mm Plywood over the roof structure to act as reinforcement and prevent roof insulation from being...
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Uploaded on Jun 6, 2009
wally2 copy
terrace structure
Curving terrace is proving to be a headache. As is the curving dormer wall. What can I say...
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Uploaded on May 25, 2009
internal dormer structure
With the roof structure finished we got on with windows, internal walls and party wall insulation. So far so good.
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Uploaded on May 25, 2009
battle with the elements
the curve
Sleepless nights spent at applied geometry ('all you need guys is to mitre each timber...
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Uploaded on Apr 30, 2009
structure
Brick walls dividing us from neighbours were rendered prior to insulating for improved air tightness...
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Uploaded on Apr 30, 2009
the rear
The prettiest house in town! We even found a doorway underneath all that lovely pebble dash. This...
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Uploaded on Apr 25, 2009
house uncovered
Once bare we could clearly see the inadequacy of insulation over the kitchen ceiling. It is bad.
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Uploaded on Apr 25, 2009
Living Room plastered
With additional internal insulation not only window architraves disappeared but also half of the cornice. We found the fireplace though.
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Uploaded on Apr 25, 2009
Living Room continued
Damp plaster in our living room is removed. Few days later the wall is ready for rendering...
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Uploaded on Apr 21, 2009
Kitchen
Our kitchen gets a new boiler in a more appropriate location (out of sight). Chimney breast was also removed.
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Uploaded on Apr 21, 2009
