Roof renovation & insulation with hempcrete/hemplime. Masuria, Poland
Builders: Marta Rakowska, Manos Ximeris
We took the challenge to renovate the roof of a summer cabin in the woods. The roof was in the possession of martens, where they built a system of corridors among mineral wool.
The target was clear, simple solutions with minimum use of industrialized products, no boards, no membranes. Good reconstruction of air-vents to prevent wildlife entry.
We chose hemplime insulation for its properties. Diffusivity to provide a moisture escape path. Capacity to absorb and release moisture from the condensation under metal roof. While high alkaline environment will prevent any mold.
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Removing the old layers. Removing the old layers.
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The least pleasant part… mineral wool is off the roof. The least pleasant part… mineral wool is off the roof.
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Whole wooden box got borax treatment. Whole wooden box got borax treatment.
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Removing old battens.. Removing old battens..
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..to install counter battens. ..to install counter battens.
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New construction box ready for insulation. New construction box ready for insulation.
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Hemplime insulation. Hemplime insulation.
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Hempcrete/Hemplime Hempcrete/Hemplime
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Hempcrete/Hemplime Hempcrete/Hemplime
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Hempcrete/Hemplime Hempcrete/Hemplime
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Ventilation area. Ventilation area.
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Preventing wildlife entry through roof vents. Preventing wildlife entry through roof vents.
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Cover of the roof, metal sheets. Cover of the roof, metal sheets.
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Cover of the roof, metal sheets. Cover of the roof, metal sheets.
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Working details, gable trim. Working details, gable trim.
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Working details, gable trim. Working details, gable trim.
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Working details, gable trim. Working details, gable trim.
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Ready! Ready!
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