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Name: Noah Quinn    City: Oviedo

Question: I'm wanting to covert a portion of the attic to a small bedroom. The roof system could best be described as a flying rafter type. The only insulation in the attic is between the celing joists of the first floor. I would like to place insulation between the ceiling panelling (that I'm going to install) and the rafters. Do I need to keep a gap of air between the decking of the roof above and the ceiling panelling attached to the joist? If so, how much air space? The boards for the rafters are 2" x 14". Also, do I need do place some holes for ventilation in the bridging between the rafters? I'm worried that warm air will not be allowed to circulate.