Just moved house, and got me a 10x12 workshop. But I need some advice.
It's wood, has a concrete base and a new tin roof. Got lights and power installed too.
I know I need to replace some guttering and give the outside a fresh sealing with something which is straight forward.
But I need advice on how best to insulate the inside in a relatively simple and cost effective way.
I've been reading up and thinking of lining the walls with polystyrene insulation in between the studs (leaving a gap between polystyrene and outer wall), then a vapour proof layer, then cover in chip board. I've read it's good to put a breathable membrane directly into the outer wall, but as it's already built the studs are in the way, would it just be a case of cutting it into sheets and fitting between the studs?
Also need to decide on whether to insulate the top ceiling, or board up on the rafters lower down to create lower workshop with storage above it
Am I on the right track? Or missing something obvious? Im essentially out of work until I get this sorted as don't have space to work in the house right now so it's my priority
Cheers folks
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It's wood, has a concrete base and a new tin roof. Got lights and power installed too.
I know I need to replace some guttering and give the outside a fresh sealing with something which is straight forward.
But I need advice on how best to insulate the inside in a relatively simple and cost effective way.
I've been reading up and thinking of lining the walls with polystyrene insulation in between the studs (leaving a gap between polystyrene and outer wall), then a vapour proof layer, then cover in chip board. I've read it's good to put a breathable membrane directly into the outer wall, but as it's already built the studs are in the way, would it just be a case of cutting it into sheets and fitting between the studs?
Also need to decide on whether to insulate the top ceiling, or board up on the rafters lower down to create lower workshop with storage above it
Am I on the right track? Or missing something obvious? Im essentially out of work until I get this sorted as don't have space to work in the house right now so it's my priority
Cheers folks





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