Tapered Roof Insulation Slope

By harry comfort from the november december 2015 issue.

Tapered roof insulation slope.

It is readily available in the two most popular and efficient tapers 1 8 3 18 mm per foot 305 mm 1 and 1 4 6 35 mm per foot 3 18 mm 2. Low slope roofi ng systems and are designed to be used over structural roof decks. Tapered roof insulation and drainage system. A four way tapered insulation system is being installed to create slope toward the drain.

Tapered insulation for low slope roofing. I e if the roof surface slope is 1 4 ft the cricket panel slope should be 1 2 ft there are exceptions to this rule please call us for further information. To drain and insulate dead level roof decks. Tapered roof insulation systems are designed to provide a 1 savings vary.

Tapered expanded polystyrene eps roof insulation was developed more than 30 years ago with a dual purpose in mind. A practical approach to shedding water off flat roofs. The roof consists of pre designed pieces of expanded polystyrene having a slope of 1 8 3 16 or 1 4 per foot as required. Cricket panel slope the slope of the cricket panel.

Distance between points 1 and 2. When correctly installed tapered insulation helps eliminate problems due to ponding water and can extend the longevity of your low slope roofing. Over the course of the roof system the tapered insulation will create a slope toward the drains which typically ranges from 1 8 slope 1. Whether that foundation is the basement of a building or the insulation.

Cricket length points a to b generally the longer of the 2 cross sections. Designed to provide positive drainage of water. Insulation tapered polyiso foam roof insulation 3 5 tapered polyiso insulation provides a logical and economical answer for roofs that do not permit adequate positive drainage like low slope roofs. Tapered rigid insulation tapered rigid insulation is polyisocyanurate insulation or eps insulation custom manufactured to provide a slope.

Thermapink tapered roof insulation provides a thermally effi cient moisture resistant positive drainage slope for use under single ply or other types of roofi ng systems. The added thickness to produce slope to drain is a positive factor in today s energy conscious society. Cricket width points c to d generally the shorter of the 2 cross sections. When correctly installed tapered insulation helps eliminate problems due to ponding water and can extend the longevity of your low slope roofing system.

Call toll free 1 877 767 4123 for more information. Manufactured from lightweight foam control eps tapered expanded polystyrene eps roof insulation is a value engineered system that has been proven in new and reroof applications all over the country. The first piece may go from 1 high to 1 high then the next piece will go from 1 high to 2 high. Roof surface slope the slope that is in the structural deck the slope created by tapered insulation or a combination of the two.