Flat roof insulation thickness.
Warm flat roof insulation depth.
A warm roof has the insulation above the structural deck which is thus kept warm.
This is placed over the roof joists and a board normally external ply is laid on top.
Depending on the type and thickness of insulation used warm moist air will be controlled accordingly.
A flat roof where the insulation sits below the waterproof membrane and above the structural deck is a warm roof deck.
Inverted roofs are a type of warm flat roof where the insulation is above the waterproofing layer.
This means that the insulation should be highly resistant to water absorption for example an extruded polystyrene based product which will not be affected by water or repeated freeze thaw cycles.
Warm deck the type of insulation for this is usually of a rigid type and the thickness will vary depending on the manufacturer s specifications.
The chosen insulation laid on top of this should be able to take the weight of anything put above it on the roof without compression or protected from compression by further sheeting.
Ventilation is required for these roofs.
A cold roof has the insulation placed below the structural deck which thus remains cold.
There are two basic categories of roof design.
Flat roof u value 0 18 w m2k 2 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.
Although i m sure this can differ considerably depending on insulation etc can anyone tell me what the approximate thickness of a warm deck flat roof will be including joists.
Cold flat roofs are typically avoided as you d need to install ventilation which can prove problematic for many reasons relating to space labour costs etc.
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The waterproof layer is above the insulation and a vapour control layer is placed below the insulation.
Cold deck this is where the insulation is placed between the joists rafters or in between the ceiling joists in the case of a pitch roof.
Our range of high and optimum performance flat roof insulation products are suitable for use in a range of flat roofs.
The typical u value of an existing uninsulated flat roof is 1 5w m2k.
Achieving a u value of 0 20w m meaning your roof will be better insulated than your walls will need 120mm thickness of rigid foam or 200mm of mineral wool or natural insulation.
Thickness varies according to the manufacturer s specifications.
It should be of the maximum available thickness.
Warm flat roofs do not need to be ventilated as the insulation is.
