Warm Deck Pitched Roof Insulation

There are typically two different ways to insulate a roof a warm roof and a cold roof.

Warm deck pitched roof insulation.

This over rafter insulation method also reduces thermal bridging giving an airtight continuous layer of high performance insulation and results in a well insulated attic space. Warm deck flat roof insulation is now the standard way to insulate a flat roof. It has s insulation layer above the rafters and immediately below its weatherproof membrane. The thickness of insulation will vary depending on the manufacturer s specification.

We also have insulation boards suitable for more specialist roof applications for example inverted roof insulation and balcony insulation. Insulating the roof above the rafters is known as warm roof insulation as the rafters are brought into the insulated envelope of the building. The battening and tiling is then fixed down over. Your options for roof insulation mainly depend on the kind of the roof.

Pitched roof there are two options. A warm roof building will make the entire structure of the building warm in an attempt to avoid any cold bridging. A warm roof has the insulation above the structural deck which is thus kept warm. Warm roof insulation tends to relate more to pitched roofs which feature as mentioned in the previous sentence a higher profile.

As far as flat roof is concerned most recommended options are warm deck and cold deck. The waterproof layer is above the insulation and a vapour control layer is placed. Warm deck pitched roof the insulation is placed over the rafters and then a felt is placed on top. A warm flat roof is defined by where the roof insulation is installe which is always above the roof deck.

A warm deck roof can be very simple to install and offers higher thermal performance at the cost of a higher roof profile. There are two basic categories of roof design. A major factor influencing the design of pitched roofs with insulation at ceiling level is the type of roof tile underlay chosen. What are your options for roof insulation.

Cold loft insulation for pitched roofs. Cold deck pitched roof the insulation can be placed between the rafters or it can be placed between. Flat roof there are three options available. Warm loft insulation and cold loft insulation are the two options preferred for pitched roofs.

Inverted roof is very preferable as well. Warm deck cold deck or inverted roof. The simplest and cheapest roof insulation is the classic cold loft option. We have a wide range of roof insulation products including flat roof insulation tapered insulation and pitched roof loft insulation.