Insulation Enclosed Porch Roof

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Insulation enclosed porch roof.

We had the original porch demolished down to the floor joists including its original almost flat roof and knee walls. There is no structure above the roof. I don t see a way to vent the roof and would like to know if i used r 30 insulation and reflex it vapor barrier with the proper dead air spacing and sealed it so very little if any water vapor could. Adding insulation to a sunroom or porch can extend the usage of the space far into the colder season.

Basically you should be thinking about insulating the roof floor and walls to ensure the maximum benefit. Chances are if your room is not insulated from below the walls. So far we have new 2x6 stud walls up new subfloor and five new marvin ultimate casement windows installed along with a new 4 12 hip roof. Insulating the floor is an important step in porch conversion.

The porch is on the second floor over the back hall and the pantry area of the kitchen. The job of insulating the floor is easier if there is room to crawl underneath but if there isn t it can still be done. Adding insulation batting to the walls and floor of your three season porch can extend its usefulness during cold weather. I live in southeast nebraska and i would like to turn an east facing 19 by 8 ft.

If it is above grade winter drafts will make the room too cold to use no matter how well the walls and ceiling are insulated. Already enclosed porch with a concrete floor into a 4 season living space. It can also help the overall homes heat retention.