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Insulate garage roof from underneath
Bob watts 20/10/2026 - 8.08 AM
I have a garage roof which had sound rafters and marine ply covered in felt. I want to insulate the roof, can I do this from below?
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ADR Property Maintenance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Only if you want to create condensation problems
Answered18 September 2026
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c&j developments
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Yes use celotex or kingspan or similar 100mm preferably.cut between joists try and leave 50mm gap at top for airflow.
Answered18 September 2026
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Brian Webster
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Yes, if you have a flat roof, cut the insulation in tight as possible between the joists, you may want to bang some nails in a little bit, so the insulation stays up in between the joists, if you have actually pitch rafters and your ply is fixed down to the inside of your rafters to make a floor then I'm afraid you will have to prize the plywood up and then insulate ,especially if there is a ceiling underneath already.
Answered18 September 2026
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Conservatory Roof Services
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I think it depends what purpose the garage will serve once the job is completed.
If you are working in there or converting it in to a living area then you may want to consider an internal roof installation. Create a wooden frame, insulate over the top of the frame to maintain that air gap, clad over the top of the insulation.
Answered21 September 2026
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Nelson Roofing
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Celotex in between the joists must be flush and then back across the opposite direction to stop thermal bridging
150mm in full should be achieved but check with building inspector you may get permission to use less if the rafters aren’t that deep
The thickness must be between the rafters or first or you could develop problems
Answered19 October 2026
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Local roofer services
Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Yes, you can insulate the roof from below, provided adequate ventilation and condensation control are maintained
Answered20 October 2026
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