How To Insulate Roof From Heat

Cover all areas of the roof as this application will fight gravity heat and movement on a daily basis.

How to insulate roof from heat.

This usually involves attaching a block of polystyrene insulation to its upper side and ensuring any gaps around the side of it are sealed by applying. Insulate and irrigate with a green roof. An advantage of spray foam is it s quick whereas foam board needs to be cut and measured which can be a chore. A green roof which is basically a built in rooftop garden can provide a layer of insulation that will help fight solar heat gain.

Make sure to fully attach the barrier layer with spray adhesive or double sided tape. To insulate the roof itself you either use spray foam or retrofit with it with rigid foam board. The thermal insulation product heat wave pro or mega zorbe will go on next as the heat barrier layer. Typical ceiling insulation involves spreading either loose fill or batt the term commonly used for blanket insulation within the attic or airspace of a home.

If 180mm is to be installed then 100mm board might be introduced between the rafters there has to be a minimum 25mm air gap between the insulation and the underside of the tiles or slates with an 80mm board running across the rafters. Don t forget to insulate the loft hatch.