Warm Roof Insulation Systems

If an existing cold roof is to be refurbished consideration should be given to converting the design to a warm roof or incorporating new insulation into the roofing system to improve thermal performance.

Warm roof insulation systems.

Insulation which prevents any risk of condensation and stops the build up of damp within the roof. What is a warm roof. We have a wide range of roof insulation products including flat roof insulation tapered insulation and pitched roof loft insulation. The most commonly chosen and installed roofing system.

We also have insulation boards suitable for more specialist roof applications for example inverted roof insulation and balcony insulation. Our roof conversions can be completed in just 2 3 days. These roofs include a. One if the benefits of a thermally efficient warm roof is the transfer of a building s dew point to the outside.

Warm roof the preferred flat roof system for the uk climate. A warm flat roof or a built up roof bur is one where all the insulation is above the joists deck making them part of the warm fabric of the building. The insulation can be adhered mechanically fixed or loose laid. Ventilated roofs remove moisture from roof cavities structural members.

The vapour control layer is above the decking but below the insulation. Insulated from the outside of the building. A warm roof for low slope roofs is a roof where the insulation is installed on top of the roof structure i e. The insulation is immediately below the waterproofing layer.

Cold bridging occurs when there is a continuous path created through the insulation. With a warm roof the insulation is installed on top of the existing surface rather than in between the rafters. The benefits of a warmer roof 2 3 day installation time. Around 35 of heat is lost through the roof of an uninsulated house nuratherm warm roof systems optimizes energy efficiency in flat roof properties.

Installing a warm roof can be extremely straight forward and simple to do. In warm roof construction the thermal insulation layer is installed above the structural deck. Warm roofs offer a superior thermal performance and therefore come with a higher cost. To eliminate all condensation risks and making it a true warm roof construction.

A warm roof for low slope roofs is a roof where the roof insulation is installed on top of the structure i e. The nuratherm system puts the insulation where it should be above the substrate to completely enclose the roof area with a highly efficient insulation blanket.