Helen888 Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I wondered if this is even available in France and if so what name it goes by? I can't seem to find it anywhere, so thought it might not be something French builders use.Many Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave&Olive Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 do not think some how you will get much response to this posting i.e." building paper" . you american by the way ?? you could try searching for roofing felt (not used much in france too hot melts the tar in the felt) or breathable membrane like tylex house wrap.hope this helps but not sure what you are after?? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen888 Posted February 16, 2005 Author Share Posted February 16, 2005 Hi Dave no. I'm British...i though the term was a bit misleading too but i got it straight from The Readers Digest complete DIY manual!Apparently its two sheets of really thick brown paper type material held together by a central layer of bituminised fibre mesh. Apparenly it comes in rolls 3 foot by 30 and gets tacked under tiles before your insulation to prevent driven wind, rain snow etc (im not technical but i suppose it works more by creating a smooth surface so wind flows over roof). Its sounded like a solution for lazy me being too bone idle to reomve tiles and felt roof. Mentioned it to my dad and he knew what i meant so maybe its an old fashioned way of insulating the roof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patmobile Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 I think what you want goes by the name of "ecran sous-toiture".There are a variety of types, some offering an element of insulation, others just a rain & windproof barrier.My local builders merchant in the "Tout Faire" chain has it.Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Far easier to use the modern foil insulation, it is water and wind tight and is far more effective than the old fashioned fibreglass. It was designed for the space shuttle (heat reflector) and we are finding it very effective in our barn roof.Hope that this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave&Olive Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 [quote]Hi Dave no. I'm British...i though the term was a bit misleading too but i got it straight from The Readers Digest complete DIY manual!Apparently its two sheets of really thick brown paper type ma...[/quote]just just how old is the book post or pre- ww11 Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lachouette Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 We've just bought a few rolls of Tyvek, made by Dupont (look at their website), which our French roofer has agreed to lay under the tiling battens. This keeps out wind and rain but allows moisture through from the house and came from a roofing company in Limoges.Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen888 Posted February 17, 2005 Author Share Posted February 17, 2005 brilliant! Thanks everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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