I have been doing more research about the best way to insulate inside a solid wall in the UK. There is a lot of information out there but I think a vapour open design is the best approach. This video explains why and shows the issues a vapour open sold wall construction will cause.
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This video is sponsored by Sunflex UK, check out this playlist of videos I made discussing their aluminium doors and windows, including the cost -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFRx7kmXYxk&list=PLlSp4eoavxbRXsZ1Sj0cgDP7tFcsBlTW7
This is a link to the original short
https://youtube.com/shorts/LgNVndRZU_Q?feature=share
This is a link to the Green Spec site I mentioned.
https://www.greenspec.co.uk/building-design/internal-insulation/
This is a link to the Best Practice Guide I mentioned
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1019707/iwi-guidance.pdf
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - The original insulation video
0:44 - How Thick Should the Insulation be inside a Sold Wall
2:08 - What is best practice for insulating a solid wall?
3:27 - How Solid walls Get Wet and How they Dry Out
7:24 - Sponsor
7:48 - Why Isn't Vapour Open Insulation More Common?
8:55 - Consultation service
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