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To Slab or not to Slab
Apr 4th, 2025, 11:55am
 
New extension has plastered outside block / insulation / then inside block.
We have had conflicting advice on what to do with the inside

1. Put on insulation slabs = block/insulation/block/insulating slab

2. Or Just plaster  = block/insulation/block/plaster

Any advice ? 😫
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Re: To Slab or not to Slab
Reply #1 - Apr 5th, 2025, 9:08am
 
This should all be specified by the architect when you applied for building consent but as a general rule the more insulation you have the better. The only downside of adding internal insulation is that it will make the rooms slightly smaller, depending on how much insulation you add. If you do decide to add internal insulation make sure whoever does the work understands vapour control and the need for vapour barriers.
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