Catswhiskas Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 A friend who is a roofer (handy!) is coming to help me re-do my roof. I have got permission to do the work but he wanted me to check what if any building regs there are. Any ideas? Nothing was mentioned when the permission came through.Also, does anyone have any recommendations for the cheapest possible insulation (roof)? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poolguy Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 WOOL...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catswhiskas Posted January 20, 2005 Author Share Posted January 20, 2005 Very helpful Hendo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Where and how much?!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyn_Paul Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 [quote]WOOL...![/quote]Only if you have your own sheep !Otherwise you would be better employed knitting everyone a jumper and giving them a mint humbug when it gets cold !paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poolguy Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 That's good guys but I was being serious.the only thing I am not sure of is whether there is any regulations which might prevent it.the best thing is naturally its natural. Fire proof. doesn't make you itchy to put up. And its cheap.... well if you contact anyone in the area who grows sheep and ask then what get paid for their fleeces you'll be shocked. Its pittance.Hence if you get hold of some even the sweepings that they normally chuck away are good but you might want to wash it a bit.Fill a cavity in the roof of about 150mm deep with wool - not compact and you'll get a very high R rating. Its no secret, Its used all over the world just like that.Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyn_Paul Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 If treated with a borax solution it is then fire resistant I believe. Certainly you're right about the appalling price per fleece. My farming friend reckons the price he gets just about covers the cost of the shearer.paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poolguy Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Its not what I was talking about but check out this site for some interesting technical stuff.http://www.secondnatureuk.com/press.htmMaybe even hush up the sceptics...!(Although I doubt it)You can do it yourself as well. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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