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This is the installation of thermal insulation at the level of rafters – the inclined timber members that form the top of the frame supporting a pitched roof.
It’s often possible to take measures to protect old buildings against frost and snow damage – and the cost of doing so can be small compared to the expense of repairs.
Solid, secure, unchanging? The permanence of old stone can be deceptive. Even one of the toughest of traditional building materials needs monitoring, maintenance and, at times, sensitive repairs.
This article explores the options for suspended timber floor insulation in historic buildings.
Old gypsum plaster floors are often unrecognized and frequently mistaken for later concrete. This places them under the constant threat of damage or destruction despite their historic importance and general serviceability.