Using attic as living space

Log Out | Topics | Search Moderators | Register | Edit Profile

Author Message   Benjamin (Benjamin) Intermediate Member Username: Benjamin Post Number: 32 Registered: 01-2013 Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2013 - 11:49 am:        The main thing to avoid is a situation where your heated living area causes condensation on the underside of your roofing.   Benjamin (Benjamin) Intermediate Member Username: Benjamin Post Number: 31 Registered: 01-2013 Posted on Sunday, February 24, 2013 - 11:39 am:        Your slate roof is not of concern provided that it is properly installed. In all reality what is needed is a proper build out of the attic to allow for ventilation and prevent condensation. This would be the case regardless of what roofing material was used.   Chris (Chris) Senior Member Username: Chris Post Number: 180 Registered: 09-2009 Posted on Sunday, February 17, 2013 - 07:18 pm:        (Message edited by chris on February 17, 2013)   Kayleigh (Kayleigh) New member Username: Kayleigh Post Number: 1 Registered: 02-2013 Posted on Sunday, February 17, 2013 - 11:54 am:        currently have old slate roof in need of repair. I know I will want to be able to use attic as living space. how does this work with slate? should I just look at replacing with standard roofing instead??