insulation question

We have an old room in the loft (1920s semi) which, for now, is used for a home office. There is no insulation whatsoever between the loft floor and ceiling below which is a gap of about 140mm. For the time being, I can't increase the depth here so need to take an interim step so at least...

Hi This is my first post and a DIY job that is new to me so excuse me for any basic terms that I will use ( still in the learning process).After reading various posts regarding the same project I am undertaking I am well and truly confused. My 1950's house has bay windows, we are renovating...

Hi. Somewhat confused Newby looking for advice re insulating walls and ceiling of a single skin brick utility room at the back of a garage, adjacent to kitchen. I assume that this would be classed as a non habitable space so won't have to comply with the U values. We also plan to add either a...

Hi. I’m looking to improve the insulation in our living room a little. Despite carpets being down, the floor is always cold due to a large area underneath the floor boards. At least a meter deep with good air circulation. We’re having some new carpets down in a few weeks and a friend has...

Hi all Having kitchen re-done by a builder (tearing down a wall.and new higher roof at the end) Also the kitchen is currently a concrete paved area, floor level 18cm below the rest of the (Victorian) house, which is suspended timber. I'm planning to do the floor myself to save a bit on costs...

Hello, We are renovating a lower ground flat in a Victorian mansion block (but inside was completely rebuilt in 1989). In the open plan kitchen/dining/living space my architect has suggested putting down foil, then a layer of wet UFH, Omnie Lowboard 15 straight on top of the concrete slab...

I have been staying in an old farmhouse which has a barn converted to a games room. In the corner or the converted barn near the ceiling I saw some insulation and wondered if anyone can suggest what type it is whether asbestos or other? Hope the picture uploads well, this is my first post...

I've built a garden office last year and is well insulated, breathable membrane, air gap then cladding for breathable aspects. On the warm side i.e. before internal walls is vapour barrier which I research as the best for stopping moisture in winter, and effectively creating a sealed box. The...

Hi All, As part of the house renovation that we recently bought, we are trying to add an engineered floating floor with insulation in a room (5.5m by 3.4m, around 30 years old construction) with a screed-ed concrete floor. From the looks / feel of it, there is no insulation on the floor. My...

Hi, Our house has one bedroom which is always colder than the others. It is the only one with 2 external walls but is also above an unheated porch and unheated downstairs toilet. Do you think the cold bedroom could be due to the cold rooms below? If so what would be the best way to fix...