Insulating a piece of history in Stockport
Loft insulation for a 200-year-old listed building beside the iconic Stockport Market – a commercial property with retail storage space and a shop front over three floors.
- Building200-year-old listed commercial property
- Work300mm mineral wool loft insulation
- ResultU-value of circa 0.15
The brief
A new tenant was taking over the lease, and the landlord was concerned about a lack of insulation in the building.
Survey findings
Our team carried out a site survey, which confirmed the landlord's concerns: there was very little insulation. Considering the building's age, the roof was in excellent condition. A breathable roof felt showed the roof had been renewed not too long ago, with the original slates reclaimed and re-laid over the modern felt. At ceiling level, the joists were a mix of new and old timber, where work had clearly been done to strengthen the old ceiling.
The work
Our installation team first laid a base layer of 100mm Knauf roll insulation between the joists, followed by a second layer of 200mm Knauf roll laid across the top. Care was taken to keep sufficient airflow at eaves level, so the roof space above the insulation stays ventilated and condensation problems are avoided.
The outcome
The total 300mm of insulation provides a U-value of circa 0.15, giving the commercial property great thermal resistance. Energy costs will be cut for the tenant, and it provides a more comfortable environment to work in.
“Good service from initial contact to insulation being installed. Excellent communication! Highly recommended!”
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- Phone0161 427 0772
- Emailinfo@greenhorizonenergy.co.uk
- AddressUnit 2 The Goyt Mill, Marple, Stockport SK6 7HX