Roof insulation to existing underdrawn ceiling [Version ID #283]
Detail summary
Insulated plasterboard fitted to the underside of existing ceiling rafters. For use where roof void is well ventilated or has breathable membrane and where existing ceiling is to be retained.
Technical description
Section detail. Roof insulation to existing room-in-roof with non-permeable membrane to roof.
Suggested installation sequence:
Preparation of roof and loft space: Remove any existing loose material and prepare in accordance with manufacturer's requirements.
Any alterations to cabling, existing ventilation, and other fixtures, affected by the work to be agreed with contract administrator prior to work being undertaken. Prior to start on site inspect the form and condition of the roof internally and externally, especially any structural timbers; institute repairs and/ or additional works necessary to make the substrate suitable to receive insulation.
Installation:
- Check soundness of existing plaster/ substrate and repair if necessary.
- ensure existing ceiling in decent condition and existence of clear vent route behind. Check condition of existing roof membrane.
- Removal of any existing light fittings, set aside for re-use. Remove any existing timber mouldings.
- Apply phenolic insulation plasterboard to existing ceiling.
- Ensure air and vapour barrier airtightness. Plaster over
- Re-instate/replace and fixtures/ fittings/ mouldings as required.
Care should be taken to ensure air-tightness. Seal all service penetrations through insulation and roof. Lap and tape all membranes around edges to existing membranes or as shown on detail.
All insulation to be continuous to avoid thermal bridging. Phenolic foam eaves insulation: To BS EN 13166 or Agrément certified.
For all works to existing roofs refer to Approved document C (resistance to contaminants and moisture), with reference to Section 2, and section 6.
Approved Document F (ventilation) should be referred to with regards to ventilation to existing roofs and over eaves ventilation.
Any work should be checked that it does not affect existing routes of escape, access and facilities, internal and/or external fire spread to linings and/or structure in event of fire. Refer to: Approved document B (fire safety) for guidance for both dwellings and non-dwellings for existing buildings.
Approved Document A (structural safety) should be referenced when working with existing roof timbers or other roof structural members.
Document L1b should be referred when working on existing dwellings, with particular attention to sections 5 and 6 regarding material alterations. Document L2b should be referred to with existing buildings other than dwellings.
Parts list
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Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard [RF03]
Phenolic foam backed plasterboard.
- Thickness: 100mm with 12.5mm plasterboard thickness.
- Thermal conductivity: 0.020W/m2k. GWP< 5.
- Adhesive scored bonding coat to ensure no air-gap to rear of board. Joints taped and filled.
- Integral Vapour Control Layer: ensure all joints between sheets detailed and taped to minimise vapour transmission using vapour-tight tape.
Kingspan Insulation Ltd \ www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk \ Reference: Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard
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M20a Single Coat Board Finish Plaster
Gysum finish plaster. Tape joints before plastering. 2-3mm thickness applied in single coat. smooth finish.
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Revisions
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Admin - 2015-04-30 10:53:23
dwg file updated. General formatting of parts list.
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Admin - 2015-03-30 11:20:34
Preview image and pdf detail file updated.
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Admin - 2015-03-28 17:33:50
Parts list expanded to be concurrent with drawing.
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Admin - 2015-03-17 17:34:54 [Displayed version]
Version 2- Title updated. Technical description expanded and BS codes and approved docs added. Format changed. Parts list codes added and relevant links updated.
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Admin - 2015-03-04 14:10:02
First version
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