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Feature granite wall in North East Scotland. How to stay warm and damp free?

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.23 PM

Hi, I am refurbishing my flat (top floor) in Aberdeen city centre. The flat never had any insulation and was fitted with lathing plaster all way round, and has now been fully stripped down. I am looking for a professional advice on which type of insulation to be installed and if it's possible to keep a part of the granite wall exposed while keeping the place warm during winter time. More details/pictures can be send. Thanks

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DBS Renovations

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Wimborne
I'd want more information (such as whether there is a cavity or not) and to see the room for myself. The risk of insulating a solid wall without sufficient ventilation could cause water to condensate on the cold granite behind causing possible longer term damp issues.
Answered11 June 2019
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QBUILDER

Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Peterhead
The Granite has to be ventilated from inside of your house/room.
Answered11 June 2019
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Empire Development Ltd

Rating: 5 out of 5
Pudsey
When you say fitted with Lathing plaster I assume you mean Lathe and plaster ? If it's the stud walls that have been stripped back down and you want to insulate them ?, if so then Rockwool insulation slabs would be a cost effective way of keeping the place warm, you might also want to consider a more effective accoustic insulation for toilet and bedroom walls that are adjacent to the hallway
Answered11 June 2019
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ATI Builders

Rating: 4.6 out of 5
Maidenhead
All based on what is written and no pictures available at time of answering, I would say you’ve got three options here; spray-foam, cellulose or fibreglass batt. For me, spray-foam is the quickest/cleanest way to insulate, but not always cost effective. If I’ve understood the question correctly, you would like to leave the wall exposed that you’ve stripped - that will leave you with temp issues. As mentioned elsewhere here, you want to make sure you’ve got ventilation to avoid moisture issues. I’d get a reputable builder in to advise.
Answered16 June 2019
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