Do I have cavity??

[crizmo]

Hi Guys,
Hope this is the right forum. I don't have a clue if I have a cavity and would like to know. If I have one I'm going to get cavity wall insulation done as I find our house it quite cold saying I recently put about 5 tonnes of insulation in the loft and my lungs.

I've been told different things by different people. My dad says I have a cavity because I have air bricks in my house but the father in law says I don't. Our house is a 1920's semi that's been rendered. i've attached some photos in the hope that someone can help me.

Cheers

Chris

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[joe-90]

Measure the thickness of your walls at the door or window. If it's only about 10 inches then no.

 

[crizmo]

It's only 11 inches so I guess not. Gutted as I fancied having it done. I can't be bothered insulating the internal walls as we've not long papered the whole house.

Cheers

Chris

 

[MINDEX]

crismo
I had a draught problem because of that and my floor was always cold- I have used foam to eliminate this issue and thats work for me.
Cold walls- if you want proper job to be done you should go for external insulation
http://www.artdomconstruction.co.uk/thermal-insulation-london.php this is really effective and will help you to save £££ on your heating cost

Salute
MINDEX

 

[Alastairreid]

Do not block sub floor ventilation grills.

 

[^woody^]

Gutted as I fancied having it done.

Must be that unlucky house number

 

[crizmo]

Do not block sub floor ventilation grills.

I wasn't planning on blocking the vent. The skirtings don't sit flush on the wood floor in some places on the outside walls. As such there is a draft coming in. I thought this meant that I must have a cavity and that's where the draft was coming from.

Cheers

Chris

 

[crizmo]

Gutted as I fancied having it done.

Must be that unlucky house number

Nah, that's just my bad luck unfortunately.

Cheers

Chris

 

[Alastairreid]

Do not block sub floor ventilation grills.

I wasn't planning on blocking the vent.

It was advised in a previous post, since edited and deleted

 

[crizmo]

Do not block sub floor ventilation grills.

I wasn't planning on blocking the vent.

It was advised in a previous post, since edited and deleted

Still shows on my screen dude.

Cheers

Chris