How To Insulate A Summerhouse Roof

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How to insulate a summerhouse roof.

Place insulation boards on top of roof boards. Once it is fixed you can trim any excess and seal the joins with aluminium foil insulation tape. These boards are made from polyisocyanurate pir. When insulating a wooden summerhouse or log cabin we use 25mm insulation boards which are manufactured by celotex one of the best known brands in the insulation business.

Insulate dont worry about vapour membrane if your using 12mm ply instead of plasterboard one thing to do is ensure all the wood is treated to prevent any decay. Remember to apply a decent amount of tension when stapling and to do it at 50 to 100 mm intervals. Add 8 sheets of lining at approximately 40 320 total price for 8 x 8 670 including vat. Then place osb boards on top of insulation boards and fix with screws in all four corners of each osb board and one in center.

Celotex can be placed directly onto the floor but ensure the overboards are secure as movement will degrade the celotex like a delaminated caravan floor thats spongey. To insulate the walls floor and roof you will need approximately 10 sheets of 50mm foil backed insulation. Measure the roof and cut your felt with a little overhang nail it down into place around the edges and then stick it down with the felt adhesive. Take off the wooden panels on the roof and put them to one side.

Place the boards tightly to each other. With an insulated summer house roof you ll be able to relax in the cool while the sun blazes outside. Spray foam insulation stops air from the outside infiltrating the inside so if the air outside is hot the insulation is going to work to reduce heat gain. Then replace the wooden panels and tidy it up a bit.

This is a cost effective and easy way to insulate your summerhouse roof. The insulation can be cut to size and fixed with a staple gunwith a slight overlap. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube.