Warm Roof Space Insulation

Warm roof construction is where rigid board insulation is placed over the roof deck and the waterproof membrane is laid over the insulation see figure 2.

Warm roof space insulation.

Ventilated roofs remove moisture from roof cavities structural members sheathing and insulation. The term cold roof refers to traditional roofs in which insulation is placed in the ceiling of the home so it is underneath the attic space which is not conditioned. Follow the links below to learn about our roof insulation boards for each application or alternatively if you know the product you want then enter it in the search box below. The insulation can be adhered mechanically fixed or loose laid.

Because the warm roof method makes sure all of the roof structure is insulated it s a more energy efficient option over a cold roof. A lot of empty space is found between. The insulation is immediately below the waterproofing layer. The vapour control layer is above the decking but below the insulation.

If you can t install cold loft insulation because for example you re using your loft as a living space you will need to consider warm loft insulation. For a warm roof solution you will need to install insulation in the plane of the roof pitch that is immediately below the sloping roof. A range of premium and high performance roof insulation solutions for pitched roofs. Despite its name a cold roof does actually provide some insulation but it is named as such because the insulation is laid between the rafters.

This will help to avoid your roof space becoming. Warm loft insulation is used on pitched roofs where you are using the loft space as a room or for storage. The insulation is installed under the roof in the slope. 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 loft insulation for pitched roofs. This means that the insulation is on the outside of the building envelope and the roof structure and ceiling space are at a similar temperature to the building interior. For a warm loft you install insulation directly under the roof in the plane of the roof s pitch slope. You should leave the space under the roof tiles free from insulation to give adequate ventilation so that you don t get condensation or water coming through the tiles.

In warm climates zones 1 through 4 low density open cell spray foam insulation is the typical choice since it is vapor permeable and will allow drying of the exterior sheathing and roof framing if they happen to get wet via diffusion into the interior of the building.