Paul wrote:
Hi,

I moved into a three storey Victorian semi six months ago. In the last
few weeks of Summer sun the house was toasty. It got a bit cooler in
Autumn but has been absolutely freezing since winter set in.

xxxxxxx


Many thanks!

Paul

this house is very similar.

insulating the loft is easy - so do it
insulating the floor of the attic
is easier than insulating the angles of the roof
(and there's less area).

Next draughtproofing - carpets!

Upstairs floors dont need insulation cos theyre inside the house.

But what about the groundfloor floorboards over earth,
and the air bricks under there...
stage 1 is carpets.

I was thinking of putting plastic dampproof over the earth,
or under the floorboards and then kingspan,
but what if someone spills beer or there's another plumbing leak,
wouldnt the water sit on the plastic and rot the floorboards?

I'm in one small bedroom with a fan heater on - ive blocked the chimney.

And yes the cellar is warmer!

thin black work gloves are great too, and a hat...

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