Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:49:13 +0000 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17947&Focus=303213#Comment_303213 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17947&Focus=303213#Comment_303213 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:31:39 +0100 adamsmith
Now I am not sure how to insulate/ detail this. Above the door there is a flitch plate beam door, thus no stud void for PIR like the rest of the timber frame. For this reason, I am particularly concerned with condensation risk in this area. Even though we don’t have the heating on yet there was already condensation on the back of the multi-foil (lucky the VCL seemed to be doing its job and the timber was dry.)

There is only about 25mm depth in the reveals, so I am considering 12mm PIR, then 12mm plasterboard. I am also considering removing the multi-foil from the wall above the door and replacing this with 50mm insulation-backed plaster board, and a new VCL?

Does anyone have any advice on how to insulate door reveals/ heads when there is little space?

Many Thanks]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17947&Focus=303217#Comment_303217 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17947&Focus=303217#Comment_303217 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 13:21:20 +0100 Dominic Cooney
it's a bugger to cut though - it blunts blades quickly, you need plenty of jigsaw blades so you can change the blade after a couple of cuts.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17947&Focus=303221#Comment_303221 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17947&Focus=303221#Comment_303221 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 17:49:05 +0100 tony
Do you have multi foil insulation?]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17947&Focus=303280#Comment_303280 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17947&Focus=303280#Comment_303280 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 08:14:10 +0100 fostertom Posted By: Dominic Cooneyit's a bugger to cut thoughI've not yet had the pleasure of using aerogel - am amazed to hear it blunts blades, being so light, almost ethereal (I imagine). Could you describe what it's really like? Perhaps it's the board facing that kills blades?]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17947&Focus=303361#Comment_303361 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17947&Focus=303361#Comment_303361 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:56:05 +0100 Dominic Cooney http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17357

It could be the board that blunts the blade. I have offcuts and am happy to send you a piece for your interest. I gave a piece to my mate Gaz, who works on a building site, to show his colleagues - he said they passed it around at brew time like a piece of moon rock.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17947&Focus=303362#Comment_303362 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17947&Focus=303362#Comment_303362 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:57:15 +0100 Dominic Cooney http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17947&Focus=303364#Comment_303364 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=17947&Focus=303364#Comment_303364 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:19:54 +0100 WillInAberdeen
It's basically aerated sand dust, so perhaps it's quite abrasive.]]>