19thC Barn Restoration Ep02 - Insulation and Barn History

Transforming the past into a cozy present! Join me, WoodenWealth, as I start to breathe life back in to this old barn with modern insulation techniques. In this video, I show the process of creating a warm roof using modern insulation, ensuring both preservation and enhanced comfort for future use.

Discover the process behind effectively insulating a historic structure while maintaining its architectural integrity. From assessing the existing conditions to selecting the right insulation materials, appropriate insulation will help in mitigating heat loss, preventing moisture buildup, and optimizing energy efficiency in your barn renovation project.

Whether you're restoring an old barn or just interested in the sustainable re use of old buildings, this video series provides insight into the transformation of a 200 year old building into a modern, energy efficient home.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to blend tradition with modernity and create a space that stands the test of time. Like, share, and subscribe to WoodenWealth for more inspiring content on historic preservation and architectural restoration.

🔍 Keywords: barn roof insulation, historic preservation, old barn renovation, insulating techniques, energy efficiency, architectural restoration, barn renovation tips.

📌 Timestamps:

00:00:22​ - Introduction

00:01:15 - Barn History

00:03:49 - Installing the Insulation

00:05:04 - Cutting Battens

00:05:55 - Installing Battens

00:06:39 - Cutting Insulation Around Rooflights

00:09:07 - Talk About Fixings

00:09:44 - Timelapse Montage!

00:10:24 - A Tight Spot

00:11:12 - Final Battening

00:12:44 - Future Episodes

00:13:03 - Channel Future Talk/Outro

🔗 Relevant Links:

Please note these are not affiliate links! I get no financial benefit from their use or purchase, I just hope they might be useful to you!

WHAT IS PIR INSULATION?

https://www.kingspan.com/us/en/knowledge-articles/pur-vs-pur/

PADSAW:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-196581-Double-Sided-Drywall-Saw/dp/B000OIRUVA

WAFER HEAD SCREWS:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TIMco-125INW-Index-Wafer-Timber/dp/B00KV76Z5Q/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3JBLYJOOZN4QN&keywords=wafer%2Bhead%2Bscrews&qid=1707741419&s=diy&sprefix=wafer%2Bhead%2Bscrews%2Cdiy%2C64&sr=1-4&th=1

WHAT I USE AS A STRAIGHT EDGE:

https://www.aluminiumwarehouse.co.uk/collections/aluminium-rectangular-tube/products/80-mm-x-40-mm-x-4-mm-aluminium-rectangular-tube-1

Thank you for joining us on this journey of transformation! Stay tuned for more exciting content on preserving the past while embracing the future.

Brendan Beal