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Insulation

Should I use insulation tape to seal over joints and gaps in my roof insulation?

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 2.55 PM

I have recently had an extension carried out on my house which included replacing the whole roof. My builder completed all of the construction work, but due to financial constraints I have ended up taking on a bit of the work myself. The new roof is a warmroof installation, so my builder put in my first 60mm of rigid insulation above the rafters, and I have put the same on the inside between the rafters. My question is should I use foil insulation tape, such as Idenden T303, to seal the joints between each section of board and the joint between the rafters and the insulation I have put in? Cheers Michael

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ADR Property Maintenance

Rating: 5 out of 5
Boston
you have created a potential condensation problem, it should have been 100mm foil backed insulation cross bonded with 30mm foil backed insulation their should be no insulation between the joists as this will create future dampness. you have not created a hot roof only a future problem that would not be passed by any building inspector. good luck Alex
Answered2 February 2018
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