Flat Roof Tapered Insulation Board

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Flat roof tapered insulation board.

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. 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.

Flat tapered eps roofing insulation insulfoam taper is an engineered insulation consisting of a superior closed cell lightweight expanded polystyrene eps. One of the biggest issues with flat roofs and one that causes the most leaks is ponding water huge pools of water. Using tapered insulation to resolve drainage issues and leaks. 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.

By creating appropriate falls and drainage a flat roof is more likely to last for its designed life by channelling water to outlets efficiently. You can even place it under the foundation slab. They keep your home at a comfortable temperature without the need to crank your heat. Install it anywhere from the roof to the foundation.

Get to know more about one of the most popular commercial roofing systems. 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. We recommend having at least 20 r value worth of material for optimal energy efficiency.

Rigid insulation is one of the best tools to reduce your energy costs. For a 1 inch board equivalent of 6 r value. While expensive the best insulation is polyiso rigid foam. Rigid foam insulation also known as insulating boards provide high r values.

The boards can simply be installed on top of the existing waterproofing layer. 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. This tapered roof insulation technology creates high thermal performance which improves interior comfort and reduces the energy costs of keeping a building comfortable. It is top quality and the most cost effective product for your flat roof.

Consists of recycled newsprint to provide strength to the board as well as high recycled content. You can expect to pay about 55 100 sq ft. 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.