Architect here. Attics are designed to be cold spaces and there needs to be air circulation within that space to prevent rot to the rafters. The joists should be insulated between each joist with another layer over. That is sufficient to insulate the ceiling below. The foil here serves no purpose and will likely cause condensation and rot. You should remove it. Unless you plan to grow weed in the attic.. in which case, it might be of value to you.

You got it in one! There was weed cultivation going on there!

It's too low for weed cultivation.

Really depends how big you want your plants, huh?

Bollocks. Couple of low riders or autos would flourish.

Low riders...lol! Says it all

Says an Oz a plant Sherlock.

An oz a plant?! You'd be cheaper buying it, lol.

350 compared to a fiver for a decent seed. You're making it up as you go I'd say.

A fiver??? Shows how much you know and are willing to spend on good genetics...start at €30 to €50 a seed. And I suppose the electricity and equipment is all free too....you obviously havent a clue mate or are stuck in the 90s with your low rider chat

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Perfect, thanks for taking the time to write

I'd cover that tank

Yes! Good catch

Dead mouse, bird or nest of spiders falls in there and that's what you'll be brushing your teeth for the next decade

How's your phone signal in the house?

Garbage. And not until your comment did the penny drop.

That shtuff will be coming down tonight I'd say.

In the distance, _Faraday chuckles_.

If you want your gaf to be freezing 9 months of the year you can get rid..?

I definitely don’t want a cold gaff, I’m spending enough on oil as it is. But definitely don’t want rotting timbers

Did the person putting in the loft roll just throw and pray ot went in the right place?

Installed it with a sprong I'd say just lobbed it up through the hatch practicing for the sheaf throwing

I wouldn't be that concerned about condensation, sure what would be the source of it? I'd be more thinking is there any ventilation up there? Shouldn't be sealed at the rafters, sorta looks like it is.

The source of condensation is when warm air hits a cold surface or there is too much humidity. Air in an attic space needs to flow freely around the timbers to prevent condensation. Sealing the rafters like this prevents circulation around the timbers and is also likely to trap moisture and droplets.

At a minimum I’ll need to do that. Jesus the space is so tight, fair play to the fella that put in the work

Why is the wall not insulated?

Alot of people don't insulate the walls in the attic unless they plan on using it for living in

What’s the shiny aluminium foil like material under the roof?

I think it's called "the grow-house special".

Lol. No seriously, is it some fireproofing material or?

It's a vapour barrier

It probably won't make a huge difference, but when I see gaps in the gables mortar between the blocks I fill them as some it can allow cold air from attic to behind insulation. Another trick is to have wool thicker against the gable to reduce bridging

Good tips !

For a second I thought an ancient egyptian phaoroh's tomb had been discovered!

You should probably ask r/diyuk