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A Guide To Insulating A Flat Roof


Why Do We Need Flat Roof Insulation?

 

As heat rises, majority of the energy lost is usually through the roof. Flat roof insulation is a key tool that can boost the energy efficiency of a building while reducing fuel costs. Flat roof insulation also offers your home further security from the unstable outdoor environment, including overheating in warmer climates and rain and snow in cooler regions. Structures such as balconies, rooftop gardens and roof spaces used to capture solar energy are increasingly becoming more popular. This rising trend for practical roof spaces creates even more demand for flat roof insulation, assisting to enhance the area accessible on top of your building. Here's a diagram below to show you the components of a Flat Roof.




Do I Need Flat Roof Insulation?

A flat roof is identified as any roof that has a slope of less than 10 degrees. Flat roofs are fundamentally horizontal so they’re easy to identify. Thus, in insulated flat roofs, the insulating materials are placed between your ceiling and the roof to avoid heat from leaving or entering your property.



Choosing Between Warm Roof And Cold Roof Insulation?





A warm roof is the more popular and desired form of flat roof make up in the UK. A flat roof where the insulation sits below the waterproof membrane and above the structural deck is a warm roof deck. Cold flat roofs are often avoided as you’d need to install ventilation. Warm flat roofs do not require to be ventilated as the insulation is above the structure. In doing so it also prevents any condensation issues normally associated with cold roof insulation.Cold roof insulation maybe well insulated below the ceiling, the roof structure itself isn't insulated therefore during the winter the cold will conduct through the roof and into the room below.






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