Members bolty58 Posted February 20, 2018 Members Share Posted February 20, 2018 No better insulator than an air gap. Don't be sucked in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter only1swanny Posted February 20, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted February 20, 2018 When i used to do removals, used to see loads of damp houses with cavity wall insulation, akin to what Barry said above.. our house has it at the front but we have that many drafts it doesn't make a blind bit of difference. I'm assuming it's those little beads as i've never actually seen people doing it.. They might take them out, knock on a house round the corner and install it again :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 Cheers for the info chaps. A solution provided to a problem on a thread on wways? Who'd av thunk it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankietheman Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Had it done a few years back but found it made little difference particularly in one room that has 3 outside walls, no damp problem but certainly no warmer. A couple of years back had that room decorated and lined with Wallrock thermal liner which I found made a hell of a difference. Walls now warmer to touch and less heating required to get up to a reasonable temperature. Downside is that it is expensive and not the easiest to hang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 21, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted February 21, 2018 Had ours done years ago. No damp issues and knew nothing of it until a phone call a few days ago. I explained no damp issues and the bloke said he'd remove me from the list. The latest ppi thing which is fair enough if it's been installed incorrectly. As for silicone resin treatments on masonry, it's been a long time since I was involved in that field, but they were being used on masonry on historic buildings to prevent corrosion from pollution. They may be overpaintable (unlike silicone oils ) but couldn't say with any confidence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C86 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 The CIGA say they have a guarantee for the cavity wall insulation on. I was gonna pay to have it removed, fuck it, solicitor job now. I've had to replace two floors, joists and boarding, took loads of pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 28, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted February 28, 2018 Good luck. Be interesting to see how it all goes for future reference, just in case owt should go wrong later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nowack Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 If you are thinking of rendering then having insulated render would be a goood option. https://www.k-rend.co.uk/blog/article/save-energy-with-external-wall-insulation-systems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted February 28, 2018 Moderators Share Posted February 28, 2018 I considered k rend but Windows will be coming out and told that will damage the render Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo Posted February 28, 2018 Author Share Posted February 28, 2018 I considered k rend but Windows will be coming out and told that will damage the render Think i mentioned this up the thread but every house I come across having k rend has new windows fitted first. Then the bloke doing the k rend proceeds to coat the new windows in the stuff. Never understand why the windows can't go in after the k rend has gone on? There must be a reason that they have to seal up to window or whatever but surely big shiny new windows would best going in last. We've looked at getting repointed but for the hassle we may as well just get it K rendered. Loft insulation and boards going in next week. Had enough of this shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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