Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:09:23 +0100 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1921&Focus=35877#Comment_35877 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1921&Focus=35877#Comment_35877 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:34:02 +0100 dwalker
No - the thermal value of wood it very good when compared to stone.

You only have to put your hand on the new wall then an old wall not yet done to feel the real difference.

If you are close enough to call round (West Yorkshire) then come round and check it for yourself.

Cheers

Dave]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1921&Focus=35880#Comment_35880 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1921&Focus=35880#Comment_35880 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:54:16 +0100 tony https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1921&Focus=35881#Comment_35881 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1921&Focus=35881#Comment_35881 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:03:57 +0100 Jeff B
I live in west Wales so sadly I would not be able call round, but thanks for the offer anyway. When I finally get around to insulating my dormer bedrooms I will post the results on the forum.

Jeff B.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1921&Focus=40129#Comment_40129 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1921&Focus=40129#Comment_40129 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:31:50 +0000 SolidWallJim
http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/uploads/documents/housingbuildings/CE184%20-%20practical%20refurbishment%20of%20solid-walled%20houses.pdf

It's full of useful info, and also compares a stud wall with insulation and directly applied insulated plasterboard. It considers the bridging factor of timber.]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1921&Focus=40133#Comment_40133 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1921&Focus=40133#Comment_40133 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:10:04 +0000 Mike George https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1921&Focus=40208#Comment_40208 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1921&Focus=40208#Comment_40208 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:47:03 +0000 SolidWallJim
http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/business/Global-Data/Publications/Internal-wall-insulation-in-existing-housing-CE17-GPG138]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1921&Focus=40243#Comment_40243 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1921&Focus=40243#Comment_40243 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 11:17:35 +0000 ndon https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1921&Focus=46688#Comment_46688 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1921&Focus=46688#Comment_46688 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 12:06:45 +0000 spinkox
Heres a point though - Wont the damp you have penetrating at the top of your wall hit your plastic and condense and run down to the bottom and seep through to the skirting boards?? Isnt there one golden rule that has to be adhered to?? - vapour barrier always on the warm side of the insulation. Jeff mentions it on the wrong side too . . .

steve]]> https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1921&Focus=93201#Comment_93201 https://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=1921&Focus=93201#Comment_93201 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 09:06:40 +0000 dwalker
If there is any REAL DAMP - get that fixed first, else the plasterboard will expand as it continually absorbs the moisture, and the battens will rot too :-(

Good luck with yours... (sorry if I do not reply - too busy trying to earn a living, cus I am not on benefits!)]]>