Plasterboard 50mm pur insulation in 50mm timber stud with 50mm vented cavity to the existing wall.
Insulating old roofs.
U value 0 38w m.
Attach 1 inch foam board insulation.
One way to insulate walls of an old house is to focus on the home s exterior.
The other option is loose fill or blown insulation.
If you do have existing roof insulation the first thing to do is to check the depth.
Alternative options for insulating old roofs one modern option for existing buildings is sprayed foam.
Suitable insulation includes natural fibre based products made of sheep s wool or hemp as well as mineral wools.
They are often advertised as a diy option but those who have done it suggest that it requires skill and experience to do well.
Available in both foam and rigid form choose the board type.
Permeable insulation works well with old buildings that breathe.
Caulk window trim and use weatherstripping to reduce air leaks.
Replace old windows with energy efficient units.
With an assumed pre existing u value of 2 23w m the best options are as follows.
If there is only 25mm of insulating material then this is likely to date back to the 1970s as this type of.
There is a good deal of controversy around these systems.
Install siding over the insulation.
Apply a house wrap vapor barrier to exterior walls.