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#304290 21-Apr-2023 10:35
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Hi,

 

Currently in the process of extending the storage space in my roof cavity (the previous owner had installed a loft ladder and boarded out a section).  The house is a 1980's build with concrete tiled roof.  The problem I have is there is no barrier paper (or whatever it is called) between the battens and the roof trusses; consequently a lot of dust enters the roof cavity from the exterior.  Any thoughts or recommendation on how I could retrofit some sort of barrier.  Was thinking of using building paper or some sort of breathable membrane.

 

Thanks


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  #3066407 21-Apr-2023 10:36
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Staple building paper to the battons. Problem solved without causing condensation issues





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  #3066789 21-Apr-2023 21:26
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watch out the roof space doesn't get too hot, parents have attic storage and some of the family photos got destroyed due to the heat up there


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  #3066889 22-Apr-2023 12:26
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itey:

 

watch out the roof space doesn't get too hot, parents have attic storage and some of the family photos got destroyed due to the heat up there

 

 

This. In my 1991 home with a colorsteel roof, the roofspace gets over 40 degrees whenever the sun comes out.




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  #3066991 22-Apr-2023 15:08
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itey:

 

watch out the roof space doesn't get too hot, parents have attic storage and some of the family photos got destroyed due to the heat up there

 

 

 

 

Thanks for the warning


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  #3066999 22-Apr-2023 15:37
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paulgr:

This. In my 1991 home with a colorsteel roof, the roofspace gets over 40 degrees whenever the sun comes out.

 

 

That's actually a feature, it bakes out a lot of things that you don't want living up there.

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