What Celotex thickness should I use for garage conversion?

For a garage conversion, you’d need to provide a u-value of 0.3 which can be achieved with DPC against wall, 25mm battens, 50mm Celotex FR5000, board joints sealed as VCL + ALB, 12.5mm Wallboard and skim finish.

What U-value do I need for garage conversion?

In order to comply with building regs for garage conversion insulation, the U-value targets are: 0.18 W/m2K for a flat roof. 0.28 W/m2K for the walls. 0.22 W/m2K for the floor.

How do you insulate a garage to live in?

There are a couple of options when it comes to insulating the garage floor: You can cover the floor with rigid foam insulation or install wood sleepers on the garage floor and install rigid foam panels between the sleepers. Use a vapor barrier. Use six-millimeter polyethylene (plastic sheeting).

Is it possible to convert a garage into living space?

Planning permission is not usually required to convert your garage into additional living space for your home, providing the work is internal and does not involve enlarging the building. A condition attached to a planning permission may also require that the garage remain as a parking space.

Can you use 100mm Celotex in a garage?

I have done a few garage conversions and we have always done 4×2 studwork filled with 100mm celotex on any external single skin walls. We also use 100mm celotex in the floor and building control have always been happy. They will want either 1m deep footings or big lintels for your bricking up. You can dot and dab those internal walls as you say.

Do you need clearance to convert a garage to a living space?

But in some cases, especially the area you live in, i.e. a conversion area, it is best to consult first with your local authority before the conversion begins. However, if you are converting your garage into a living space, you will need a clearance from your local authority as part of the Building Regulations.

What kind of insulation do you need for a garage conversion?

I have done a few garage conversions and we have always done 4×2 studwork filled with 100mm celotex on any external single skin walls. We also use 100mm celotex in the floor and building control have always been happy. They will want either 1m deep footings or big lintels for your bricking up.

What can you do with a converted garage?

You can use your converted garage as a spare bedroom, man cave, or you can even convert it into a studio apartment for sale. A garage conversion is a big home project, and you might not accomplish everything in one day. However, coming up with a step by step guide will make the process less overwhelming for you.