Warm Flat Roof Insulation Board

Xtratherm manufactures an extensive range of high performance pir flat roof insulation boards that include tapered insulation providing comprehensive technically advanced solutions for all flat roof projects.

Warm flat roof insulation board.

Boards that can be considered suitable for a wide range of applications across flat roofs whether you re looking to insulate at joist level or above the roof deck in your flat roof construction. Or above the roof deck where overall roof height may need to be considered if a warm roof construction is desired. At least 100mm of rigid board insulation must be positioned on top of the vapour control layer the vapour control layer stops any moisture within the building. With a warm roof the usual process is to split the insulation into two layers.

A flat roof should always allow for water channelling and drainage to prevent issues such as ponding. The closed cell rigid pir foam core is faced on both sides with multi layer aluminium foil and bonded to 6mm wbp plywood. One of the main benefits you will receive from installing a warm flat roof is condensation will not become an issue because of the positioning of the insulation. When installing a flat roof it is important to ensure you have suitable flat roof insulation to minimise any heat loss and improve noise insulation and is an essential part of the roof structure without appropriate flat roof insulation the extension or building will not pass building regulations.

Warm deck flat roof the type of insulation for this is usually of a rigid type and the thickness will vary depending on the manufacturer s specifications. This is placed over the roof joists and a board normally external ply is laid on top. Ponding can lead to premature failures in the waterproofing system and the need to refurbish an area or the entire flat roof before the end of its intended design lifetime. 96mm recticel plylok pir flat roof insulation board is a rigid pir board consisted of a few bonded elements contributing to its thermal performance and rigidity.

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