BS 5803-5:1985
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Thermal insulation for use in pitched roof spaces in dwellings Specification for installation of man-made mineral fibre and cellulose fibre insulation
Hardcopy , PDF
English
28-02-1985
Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Insulation materials
4 Condition of roof space
5 Assessment of work required in roof space
6 Application of insulation material
7 Application of additional insulation
8 Assessment of roof spaces after completion of work
9 Maintenance
10 Certification
Appendices
A Thermal insulation at rafter level
B Ventilation of roof space
C Avoidance of overheating of electric cables
Figures
1 Laying mat insulation with eaves ventilation baffle
2 Insulation with eaves ventilation
3 Soffit-less eaves: method of ventilating existing
mat insulation
4 Insulation with eaves ventilation, cavity closure,
insulation over joists
5 Blown fibre insulation with eaves ventilation and
cavity closure
6 Insulation of elevated cold water tank
7 Insulation of cold water tank on joists (mat
material)
8 Insulation of cold water tank using sheet material
9 Insulation of loft hatch
10 Typical insulation of water pipes
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