When insulating a loft at ceiling level with mineral wool type material, should the insulation cover the exposed wall cavities for external walls?
Should loft insulation cover wall cavities
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Best Answer
Your insulation should cover the top plate of the wall. This gives you a complete thermal envelope. Covering the wall cavities will help keep cold air from coming up to the upper areas.