Flat Roof Tapered Insulation Board

It is readily available in the two most popular and efficient tapers 1 8 3 18 mm per foot 305 mm 1 and 1 4 6 35 mm per foot 3 18 mm 2.

Flat roof tapered insulation board.

Factory cut taper that is easy to install and cut builds slope into an otherwise flat roofing system allowing water to drain freely off the roof. Rigid foam insulation also known as insulating boards provide high r values. Insulation cover boards. This tapered roof insulation technology creates high thermal performance which improves interior comfort and reduces the energy costs of keeping a building comfortable.

When correctly installed tapered insulation helps eliminate problems due to ponding water and can extend the longevity of your low slope roofing system. It is top quality and the most cost effective product for your flat roof. Get to know more about one of the most popular commercial roofing systems. Learn about insulation and cover boards.

A properly designed flat roof must had a positive slope at least 1 4 inch rise per 1 foot run. They keep your home at a comfortable temperature without the need to crank your heat. You can expect to pay about 55 100 sq ft. Manufactured from lightweight molded polystyrene tapered roof insulation is a value engineered system that has been proven in new and reroof applications all over the country.

Learn about insulation and cover boards. Xtratherm offer a comprehensive range of high performance pir flat roof insulation boards that includes the xf range of tapered insulation providing comprehensive solutions for all flat roof projects whatever the choice of waterproofing system with environmental scoring within the bre green guide. We recommend having at least 20 r value worth of material for optimal energy efficiency. Using tapered insulation to resolve drainage issues and leaks.

Consists of recycled newsprint to provide strength to the board as well as high recycled content. You can even place it under the foundation slab. By creating appropriate falls and drainage a flat roof is more likely to last for its designed life by channelling water to outlets efficiently. Insulfoam taper is cut from the same high quality eps as our flat insulroof products and meets or exceeds the requirements of astm c578 standard specification for rigid cellular polystyrene thermal insulation.

One of the biggest issues with flat roofs and one that causes the most leaks is ponding water huge pools of water. Get to know more about one of the most popular commercial roofing systems. Rigid insulation is one of the best tools to reduce your energy costs. Tapered insulation is also ideal for existing roofs that may not already incorporate a structural fall.

While expensive the best insulation is polyiso rigid foam. For a 1 inch board equivalent of 6 r value. The boards can simply be installed on top of the existing waterproofing layer.