Insulation Enclosed Porch Roof

In terms of energy savings there isn t much benefit to insulating an unheated porch.

Insulation enclosed porch roof.

Enclosed but uninsulated sitting areas are known as three season porches but if you live in a northern state cold weather can reduce that to two or even one and a half seasons. The porch is on the second floor over the back hall and the pantry area of the kitchen. 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. The job of insulating the floor is easier if there is room to crawl underneath but if there isn t it can still be done.

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. Chances are if your room is not insulated from below the walls. 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. Insulating the floor is an important step in porch conversion.

There is no structure above the roof. 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. Basically you should be thinking about insulating the roof floor and walls to ensure the maximum benefit. We had the original porch demolished down to the floor joists including its original almost flat roof and knee walls.

Adding insulation batting to the walls and floor of your three season porch can extend its usefulness during cold weather. Already enclosed porch with a concrete floor into a 4 season living space. It can also help the overall homes heat retention.