joseywales Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Hi all, My name is Joe and I'm a carpenter in the process of the complete renovation of an 1920s end of terrace. Plans are to insulate, extend to the rear and loft convert.. since the house has been completely gutted I think now will be the best time! Have joined the forum as I have many questions... 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Welcome As it is gutted, now is the very best time to deal with the air leakage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Hi and welcome, as above - gutted properties make life so much easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseywales Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 Thanks guys! It sure is leaky at the moment haha! The House still has the original slate roof without membrane, unfilled wall cavities without closers at eaves/window openings... single glazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Don't fall into the trap of just making the inside airtight. You need to stop air bypassing the insulation. Then worry about ventilation, MVHR is best and easy to fit when the place is empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseywales Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 Thanks for the advice! MVHR is something I will need to do some reading up on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 2 hours ago, joseywales said: MVHR is something I will need to do some reading up on. Read up on how to make an old building airtight first, then the MVHR becomes simple, you may get away with dMVHR then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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