Recent content by vtyr

I’ve just had a bunch of 100mm Ecotherm PIR delivered which has a bit of shrinkage on the corners and long edges, few plasterboard sheets also slightly damaged. Do you think these are within tolerances or should I take issue? Thanks. Pics attached!

So I think I'm going to go with either of these two options, and whilst PIR doesn't necessarily(?) need a DPM, I'm wanting to be on the side of caution, and thinking of also expanding foam the edges if it's not cut perfectly. Also will look to use foil tape around the cuts/edges of the PIR. Am I...

Interesting, was it warm though? I'm only looking for thermal efficiency here, as the building is block and brick cavity.

Thanks. Would you be able to let me know the most affordable (slimline under 100mm) wall make up that sits within renovation building regs, taking into account the cavity wall with fill?

The whole "acoustic/sound" thing has been puzzling me. Most of the Rockwool stuff appears to be marketed as such, yet produces 0.034W/mK at 60mm thickness versus 0.037W/mK of 50mm thick Knauf Cavity Wool slab :confused:

Hello! Long time lurker here. I'm currently planning to convert my external workshop (approx 60sqm) to WFH offices. At the moment, it's got a roller garage door, uPVC windows + door, filled block and brick cavity wall and a pitched trussed roof with no loft insulation. I'm currently having air...