IWI to upper floor with perpendicular joists [Version ID #74]

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Detail summary

An IWI detail through an existing timber floor perpendicular to an existing wall to be insulated. Showing details for packing of joist ends in wall, and air-tightness measures, in order to prevent cold-bridging at junctions between IWI and internal upper floors.

Technical description

Section detail. IWI Upper floor, with access from above. Perpendicular joists.

IWI detail for continuous insulation between floors.

Before installation: Remove all timber fixtures: Skirting, Picture Rails, Dado Rails etc. Remove curtain rails. Remove electrical socket/ telephone/cable socket outlets. Re-fix/renew all removed once insulation complete.

Parts list

  • Internal Wall Insulation System (95mm)

    Earthwool Eco batt insulation. Thickness 95mm\ Target u-value: 0.3W/m2k. Thermal conductivity: 0.033W/m2k/ 0.130W/mk. GWP<5. \ Fixing: In accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Supports: EcoStuds - XPS and OSB uprights.

    Knauf \ ThermoShell Internal Wall Insulation System

  • Single-sided air seal tape

    Tape for junctions critical to air-tightness. 60mm (typical). \ Accesssories: ORCON F sealant and TESCON PRIMER RP (for use on rough/old surfaces to assist adhesion)

    Pro Clima \ http://www.greenbuildingstore.co.uk/page--pro-clima-airtightness-tapes-options.html \ TESCON VANA/ TESCON PROFIL (2 release tapes)

  • Double-sided air seal tape

    Tape for junctions critical to air-tightness. 85mm (typical). \ Accesssories: ORCON F sealant and TESCON PRIMER RP (for use on rough/old surfaces to assist adhesion)

    Pro Clima \ http://www.greenbuildingstore.co.uk/page--pro-clima-airtightness-tapes-options.html \ Contega SL.

Revisions

  1. Admin - 2015-04-30 09:30:01

    General formatting changes. DWG file updated.

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  2. Admin - 2015-03-30 11:54:15

    Preview image and detail pdf updated.

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  3. Admin - 2015-03-29 10:44:36

    Air tightness sealant and loose insulation to joist ends added to parts list.

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  4. Admin - 2015-03-26 16:57:16

    Target u-values added.

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  5. Admin - 2015-03-26 16:55:28

    General formatting. Introduction revised and updated. Technical description updated with approved documents and additional notes. Parts list updated.

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  6. Admin - 2015-03-16 15:17:56

    Version 3- Technical description updated.

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  7. Admin - 2015-03-16 14:51:56

    Version 3- Introduction updated. Technical description revised with Approved doc and BS information. Parts list updated with relevant codes.

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  8. Admin - 2015-03-03 16:16:58 [Displayed version]

    First version

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