Pitched Roof Insulation Details

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Pitched roof insulation details.

Insulation is effective within the pitched roof but a strong fabric performance means the design and installation extends beyond the u value and thicknesses of celotex. Pitched roofs are a common sight in the uk owing to their versatility and typical low maintenance requirements when compared to other forms of roof construction. Ventilation vapour control and insulation to provide adequate ventilation and to avoid condensation in roof voids pitched roofs that have insulation at ceiling level should be ventilated to the outside air. As this requires fitting insulation above the rafters the roof covering will have to be removed in order to fit the insulation.

Fabrications with 3mm 10mm openings are acceptable. 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. To create a warm pitched roof insulation such as kingspan kooltherm k7 pitched roof board should be fitted between and over the rafters.