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Roofing

Which trade: Garage insulation + strengthen joists

Anonymous user 16/03/2024 - 2.52 PM

I previously had my flat garage roof converted to a pitched roof. I want the garage insulating now along with getting the old joists further strengthened as I want to use this storage space. Only one of the existing roof joists was stregthened using a length of timber when the pitched roof was done. Which trade would do this as I'd rather avoid having to use multiple trades. (MyBuilder made me select a trade to post this question.) Thanks.

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4 Answers

Anonymous user

I use recticel instafit polyurethane insulation boards on top of it 18mm osb boards an nice finish whit fiberglass garage roof going keep for 20 -30 years just every 4 years putting coat to renew roof
Answered12 October 2023
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D Evans Property Maintenance and Drainage

Rating: 5 out of 5
Amlwch
You'd need a joiner to do this job
Answered12 October 2023
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Anonymous user

To strengthen the joists use the same size timber full width and use bolts every 600mm ,I would then use celatex x 50mm and cut to fit in-between the joists and then fix osb boards or buy loft tounge and groove boards for you to store anything you want there ok
Answered18 October 2023
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RW joinery & Build

Rating: 5 out of 5
Flint
It’s hard to say properly without seeing it. Most garages of old are single skin so this would not only need insulating but stud walls built with a Vapor barrier attached. When you say joists I’m Not sure where you mean. This whole job would be taken on by a joiner
Answered20 October 2023
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