A Frame Cabin Roof Insulation

Insulating the roof of your log cabin.

A frame cabin roof insulation.

All too often people discover that the a frame home they purchased has inadequate insulation or worse yet none at all. The simplicity of log cabin design also means that in many cases there is no ceiling. 50mm the same as the floor is very convenient and often used. The outside of the wall lets water vapor exit to the outside air so the insulation can stay dry.

This is usually soffit vents a channel just under the roof deck for air flow and a ridge vent. In this video we add insulation to the exterior of the cabin roof so we don t have to cover up the timbers and wood sheathing boards. Lower cost and an effective way to get a thorough insulation barrier in the roof. Before we start you need to decide what thickness of insulation board to use.

One option is to insulate the roof itself. This poses a problem as the cabin is prone to extreme temperatures due to the lack of an insulated ceiling. If you want to insulate the inside of your roof you need to flip the process round for insulating the floor. You could also go up to 70mm to gain the same r value.

2x2 stringers and 3 4 rigid insulation on the inside creating a channel for soffit to ridge venting plank drywall the inside and blow it full of nice cheap eco friendly celullose insulation. A frame homes especially older ones can be difficult to insulate because many times there is not much space between the roof and the ceiling. Many people are attracted to the architectural style and the aesthetics of exposed timbers as part of the interior design. Most people who build a log cabin will want the beautiful detail of the high roof and rafters to be visible from the inside unlike many regular buildings when the ceiling is boarded up flat to form a box shape room.

Whether the choice is closed or open spray foam insulation is a proven method to reduce energy expenses. Roof covering does not allow water vapor to exit to the outside air so the roof on an a frame needs special treatment. With spray foam insulation are at least 50 more effective at preventing energy loss through air infiltration. Buildings in the u s.

In the last few decades we have witnessed a renewed interest in timber frame construction. The roof can also be framed and insulated using this technique. The roof is a little trickier to do and takes a little more work.