Flat Roof Tapered Insulation Board
One of the biggest issues with flat roofs and one that causes the most leaks is ponding water huge pools of water.
Flat roof tapered insulation board. Get to know more about one of the most popular commercial roofing systems. Using tapered insulation to resolve drainage issues and leaks. Insulfoam i vii ii ix xiv and xv. Install it anywhere from the roof to the foundation.
This tapered roof insulation technology creates high thermal performance which improves interior comfort and reduces the energy costs of keeping a building comfortable. 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. 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. We recommend having at least 20 r value worth of material for optimal energy efficiency.
You can even place it under the foundation slab. For a 1 inch board equivalent of 6 r value. When correctly installed tapered insulation helps eliminate problems due to ponding water and can extend the longevity of your low slope roofing system. Insulation cover boards.
They keep your home at a comfortable temperature without the need to crank your heat. It is top quality and the most cost effective product for your flat roof. 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 tapered eps roofing insulation insulfoam taper is an engineered insulation consisting of a superior closed cell lightweight expanded polystyrene eps.
Consists of recycled newsprint to provide strength to the board as well as high recycled content. Rigid insulation is one of the best tools to reduce your energy costs. A properly designed flat roof must had a positive slope at least 1 4 inch rise per 1 foot run. You can expect to pay about 55 100 sq ft.
The boards can simply be installed on top of the existing waterproofing layer. Learn about insulation and cover boards. 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.
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. By creating appropriate falls and drainage a flat roof is more likely to last for its designed life by channelling water to outlets efficiently.