Insulating old (1790s ) house - conflicting opinions

Insulating old (1790s ) house - conflicting opinions

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Jumpy Guy

Original Poster:

444 posts

220 months

Sunday 13th June 2021
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This might sound over simplistic, but could I "half insulate" it, and add a vapour barrier.

By that I mean thinner insulation than I'd like, allowing some heat to escape into the solid wall.

Vapour barrier to prevent moisture.

In practical terms, 2" of celotex rather than 4" ?

I completely understand that no one can tell me it's the 'right' solution....

Olivera

7,154 posts

240 months

Sunday 13th June 2021
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Is the property currently acceptably warm and is mould/damp free? If so I would add nothing at all.

Jumpy Guy

Original Poster:

444 posts

220 months

Monday 14th June 2021
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I live in Scotland, on the edge of a moor, so it would always be nice to be a bit warmer...