Insulation Enclosed Porch Roof
Already enclosed porch with a concrete floor into a 4 season living space.
Insulation enclosed porch roof. I live in southeast nebraska and i would like to turn an east facing 19 by 8 ft. 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. There is no structure above the roof. Basically you should be thinking about insulating the roof floor and walls to ensure the maximum benefit.
Due to an unprecedented increase in demand we are currently experiencing long hold times. However doing so will prevent cold air from seeping into the porch and may allow you to use the porch for a few weeks longer before winter arrives. Adding insulation to a sunroom or porch can extend the usage of the space far into the colder season. We had the original porch demolished down to the floor joists including its original almost flat roof and knee walls.
It can also help the overall homes heat retention. The porch is on the second floor over the back hall and the pantry area of the kitchen. In terms of energy savings there isn t much benefit to insulating an unheated porch. Insulating the floor is an important step in porch conversion.
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. 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. Adding insulation batting to the walls and floor of your three season porch can extend its usefulness during cold weather.