StevieB
Established Member
I have just opened up the roof space above my dining room / kitchen by putting in a loft hatch. These are in the form of an extension on the back of the house and cover an area approx 10 feet wide by 20 feet long with an apex ridge about 5 feet high. The roof is slate tiles but with no membrane between the battens and the slates - all I have is sky, slate and loft in that order
I want to a) make sure the space is waterproof and b) insulate the loft. Is my only option to remove the slates and battens, lay down roofing felt then rebatten and slate or is there a better way? A friend suggested getting a company to spray foam insulation but I wasnt sure they would spray straight onto slate, and what happens if I need to replace the slates at some point in the future? Anyone any experience in these type of companies? Cost? Or anyone any bright ideas about how to ensure the roof is waterproof?
The house is old (1880ish) although I doubt the roof is original, and I have a few slipped slates which need replacing but it can wait until spring if I have to strip the roof off!
Cheers,
Steve.
I want to a) make sure the space is waterproof and b) insulate the loft. Is my only option to remove the slates and battens, lay down roofing felt then rebatten and slate or is there a better way? A friend suggested getting a company to spray foam insulation but I wasnt sure they would spray straight onto slate, and what happens if I need to replace the slates at some point in the future? Anyone any experience in these type of companies? Cost? Or anyone any bright ideas about how to ensure the roof is waterproof?
The house is old (1880ish) although I doubt the roof is original, and I have a few slipped slates which need replacing but it can wait until spring if I have to strip the roof off!
Cheers,
Steve.