Q:The attic was converted into two rooms and I want to add insulation but the space between the ceiling of the rooms and the roof is about 5 inches? How should I do this?

there is not any way no how ever that a roofing nail is going to show 4 to 5 inches after dealing with shingles and plywood. that should recommend a 5 a million/2" to 6 a million/2" nail. and there is only the slightest quantity of buckle and/or carry earlier the summer time solar flattens it completely. you should call in an self sufficient roof repairer and have him recommend you. until eventually you're seeing issues very incorrect, this is an entire screw-up. If it fairly is actual, then the extra important question is .....in the event that they could do some thing this nuts, what else have they botched? If self sufficient roof repairer supplies you undesirable information, do no longer seek advice from contractor until eventually you have first talked to an attorney.

Q:Our roof tile is installed on top of galvanized iron sheets. We do not have any toher form of insulation. The roof tile or tegula is quite thick.

You can never have too much insulation, esp. in a roof. Heat rises, and a well-insulated roof helps with energy savings.

Q:Are black concrete roof tiles for my house uncomfortably hot even with roof under sheeting and insulation?

it somewhat is a query of effortless warmth absorption the darker the colour, the greater mild is absorbed. an identical applies for warmth. The darker the colour, the greater warmth would be absorbed. think of of once you dress your self to circulate out on a warm and sunny day, you're unlikely to positioned on black top? The darker shade will help interior the iciness if there is little snow on the roof. on the grounds that warmth would be absorbed, your furnace will artwork much less saving you basically somewhat electrical energy, oil or gas based what you return to a determination to put in the living house. desire that helps =)

Q:If I insulate my roof, should I put in those plastic vents that go between the studs for air flow? I would like to use it for a work shop and probibly have some kind of heat source. i live in Northern Alberta.....

Rabbits do not choose supplemental warmth whilst in a development. Rabbits are lots greater beneficial appropriate to handle chilly climate than they are to handle warm climate. warmth lamps won't purely reason a hearth probability, they'll purely approximately insure that the animals gets pneumonia. make beneficial they have extremely some nutrition, a BOWL of heat water three times an afternoon (do not use water bottles in the iciness), and field complete of hay/straw to burrow into, and that they would be high quality.

Q:roof was replaced eight years ago soon after there were leaks in the roof caused insulation toget wet then dry now the insulation is packed hard and has started to turn into power who would be responsible to replace the insulation.

House Owner, Land Lord. If you are the house owner, contact the people who did the work on your roof, find out what your warranty is.

Q:a roof that is built with the insulation covering the waterproof membrain is ?

a foolish product of college education in the building trades. it's pretty much taking over. real tradesmen saw that ship sink a while ago and are getting better at treading water.

Q:Should a two story home have insulation under the roof in the big closets ?

Any and all insulation helps wherever you put it! =)

Q:I know when you inhale the insulation from the roof irritates the throat but what can you do to clear it from your throat after inhaling it?

it's not your throat you should be worried about. it's your lungs. wear a respirator....or at the very least, a dust mask. you only live once so make it last.

Q:I need to call around and find a contractor to repair my roof. I thought it might be a good idea to at least have the name of this type of roofing correct so I don't sound like too much of a mark. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

redneck style roofing

Q:please help..

probably not a good idea. are you asking about insulation (pink stuff) if so, then it not good with moisture. if you are asking about tar paper on the roof then it would leave tar smell in your car.