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Single brick insulation
Anonymous user 15/03/2024 - 2.52 PM
we are looking to buy a bungalow that has been described as "single brick construction". Internally it appears that it has been insulated with plywood on top and them wallpaper. I'm thinking of ripping all this of and applying insulated boards and then replastering - any suggestions
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Gem Property Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Not seeing the construction, I assume no render finish to keep away the damp.
I personally would reccomend a brick plinth to floor, 50mm from external wall, followed by timber frames also 50mm from wall, breathable membrane to external face, with 50-80mm of cellotex
(Dependent of stud sizes) then either polythene on top or duplex board.
If space an issue then at least use a good quality tanking slurry followed by thermal board dabbed to surface. One has to assume damp issues may well be your worst problem.
Personally I would seek a very good contractor, it's not your average DIY project
Answered23 November 2019
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BUILDING AND RENOVATIONS WEST SUSSEX LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
I couldn't agree more with Gem Property maintenance.
Great comment Gem!!
Answered24 November 2019
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Loxton plastering
Rating: 5 out of 5
You can treat the walls with s. B r and put hardwall on the walls and that's a insulation why I say this you don't lose the space in the room and you would with insulation board
Answered22 November 2019
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Merit building & plastering
Rating: 5 out of 5
I would use 22mm insulated plasterboard then skim
Answered22 November 2019
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