Roof insulation to existing under-drawn ceiling [Version ID #87]
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.
Removal of existing ceiling and finishes (set aside for re-use), remove existing light fittings and set aside for re-use. Remove any existing timber mouldings. Check roofing membrane before installation of insulation.
Parts list
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Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard
Phenolic foam backed plasterboard, Integral Vapour Control Layer- ensure all joints between sheets detailed and taped to minimise vapour transmission using vapour-tight tape. \ 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.
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
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 [Displayed version]
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For those who have seen the Earth from space, and for the hundreds and perhaps thousands more who will, the experience most certainly changes your perspective. The things that we share in our world are far more valuable than those which divide us.
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- Overall cost: Low cost
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