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Celotex warm roof construction details.
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Another key advantage of specifying a pitched roof is the ability to provide a very high level of thermal performance in these roof types whether you re looking to insulate at joist ceiling level for a cold pitched roof or at rafter level if a living area within a warm roof construction is desired.
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If the roof has insulation over the joists warm roof construction and you choose to insulate the underside of the joists steps would need to be taken to make sure that the required ventilation.
Insulation uk polyisocyanurate pir foam boards are lightweight.
The roof will need to be checked to see if there is any insulation either within the joists or on top of the joists as a warm roof construction.
A warm roof does not need cross ventilation and lends itself to better detailing at junctions with other elements to address linear thermal bridging.
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As mentioned before celotex gs5000 has an integral vapour control layer and blocks warm moist air rising into the pitched roof structure.
A fully warm roof construction is recommended and where this is not practical a cold roof can also be considered.
Francis wood july 23 2015 at 12 41 pm.
A warm roof design with the insulation laid over the structural timbers remains the preferred option to a cold roof design.
Fixed over the rafters of a pitched roof they can help to achieve the required u value in just a single layer.
Celotex offer pir thermal insulation boards in various thicknesses for new build and refurbishment applications for both the commercial and domestic sectors.
In the opinion of celotex a hybrid solution presents an unacceptable risk of harmful condensation and should be avoided by building designers.