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attic polystyrene insulation boards ?
78daniel
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is it ok to place polystyrene type board insulation between rafters in attic ,they will be touching slates on roof.
I am not sure , and I don't want to cause damp/wet issues. when we had the rockwool type insulation in cellar , there was a musty smell wafting up from cellar. upon investigation , some of the insulation was dripping wet at various places in the cellar.
attic is quite cold , and hoping insulation might help
I am not sure , and I don't want to cause damp/wet issues. when we had the rockwool type insulation in cellar , there was a musty smell wafting up from cellar. upon investigation , some of the insulation was dripping wet at various places in the cellar.
attic is quite cold , and hoping insulation might help
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No. You need to leave a space for ventilation between your insulation and the slates.
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Bear in mind that ordinary polystyrene is highly flammable and gives off toxic fumes. Please make sure the product you use is installed in a way that means your house won't become a death-trap.The comments I post are my personal opinion. While I try to check everything is correct before posting, I can and do make mistakes, so always try to check official information sources before relying on my posts.1
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