killbill
2014-02-27 20:52:32
- #1
Hello,
we are currently in the process of converting our roof. On two levels (attic + loft), 160 sqm of living space is being created.
In the area of the first level, we have a 40cm high concrete knee wall on which a 60cm high glued laminated timber beam was placed to raise the roof.
Current structure of the concrete knee wall:

The area outside of the placed purlin will then be adjusted to the level of the remaining exterior facade during exterior plastering work using insulation.
Regarding the rest of the masonry:
The house was built in 1986. It was constructed from 36.5cm Poroton bricks + 2cm lightweight plaster. Initially, no facade insulation will be applied! In other words, the knee wall will have to remain as it is from the outside.
Is the structure of the knee wall "insulation" (pre-built Poroton + Heraklith + lightweight plaster) from back then sufficient in relation to the rest of the masonry (36.5 + 2), or is it recommended to additionally insulate from the inside? My main concern is that the dew point does not shift and that later moisture/mold does not accumulate on the inside of the concrete...
If additional insulation from the inside, how and with what?
Perhaps also interesting:
The new roof has 20cm insulation between the rafters + 10cm wood fiberboard on the rafters.
A floor heating system will be installed in the entire lower area of the apartment.
Thanks in advance for the tips!
Regards

we are currently in the process of converting our roof. On two levels (attic + loft), 160 sqm of living space is being created.
In the area of the first level, we have a 40cm high concrete knee wall on which a 60cm high glued laminated timber beam was placed to raise the roof.
Current structure of the concrete knee wall:
The area outside of the placed purlin will then be adjusted to the level of the remaining exterior facade during exterior plastering work using insulation.
Regarding the rest of the masonry:
The house was built in 1986. It was constructed from 36.5cm Poroton bricks + 2cm lightweight plaster. Initially, no facade insulation will be applied! In other words, the knee wall will have to remain as it is from the outside.
Is the structure of the knee wall "insulation" (pre-built Poroton + Heraklith + lightweight plaster) from back then sufficient in relation to the rest of the masonry (36.5 + 2), or is it recommended to additionally insulate from the inside? My main concern is that the dew point does not shift and that later moisture/mold does not accumulate on the inside of the concrete...
If additional insulation from the inside, how and with what?
Perhaps also interesting:
The new roof has 20cm insulation between the rafters + 10cm wood fiberboard on the rafters.
A floor heating system will be installed in the entire lower area of the apartment.
Thanks in advance for the tips!
Regards