Warm Deck Pitched Roof Insulation

It has s insulation layer above the rafters and immediately below its weatherproof membrane.

Warm deck pitched roof insulation.

It s recommended in damp and cold areas such as the uk. Insulating the roof above the rafters is known as warm roof insulation as the rafters are brought into the insulated envelope of the building. For practical and cost reasons flat roofs are a common type of roof construction. Concrete timber and metal deck flat roofs can all be designed as warm roofs.

If the existing deck is in good condition we can simply over roof your existing flat. Warm deck flat roof insulation is now the standard way to insulate a flat roof. Warm deck pitched roof the insulation is placed over the rafters and then a felt is placed on top. There are typically two different ways to insulate a roof a warm roof and a cold roof.

The battening and tiling is then fixed down over. Typically you leave a gap for ventilation as condensation may form that can lead to rot. A warm roof building will make the entire structure of the building warm in an attempt to avoid any cold bridging. Cold deck or cold roof has insulation below the roof deck and the associated joists.

The thickness of insulation will vary. Your options for roof insulation mainly depend on the kind of the roof. Insulating a pitched roof above the rafters. As far as flat roof is concerned most recommended options are warm deck and cold deck.

Insulating a pitched roof above the rafters is the common method chosen for new builds and re roofing existing detached buildings as it provides superior thermal performance for the building.