One of the most efficient and popular methods though is to install rigid foam insulation on top of roof sheathing.
On top of roof insulation.
A roof over a vented unconditioned attic does not need to include any insulation.
By including a layer of stone wool insulation within your roof system your building will benefit in more ways than one.
Calculate the total square footage of the roof to determine the number of insulation boards you need to complete the installation.
The trim the frieze boards the fascia and the overhangs all had to look like they belonged.
With this kind of roof the insulation follows the slope of the roof.
The ratio of insulation above the roof deck or air permeable insulation below the roof deck is a matter of climate and interior conditions.
The easiest way to increase the value of your roof assembly is to insulate the insulation with a hybrid roof system.
However most cathedral ceilings and low slope flat roofs are insulated roof assemblies.
The later is used in new construction as the interior board serves as an inner wall.
Introducing a stone wool roofing insulation and coverboard in one.
Measure the roof with a tape measure.
Inverted roof is where the insulation goes above the weather membrane effectively protecting it from heat and cold which can shorten its life and that of the roof deck it can even protect.
It typically has 3 variations.
It makes the most sense and preforms the best under most conditions.
Another option is to install polyiso insulation about 3 thick on top of metal and do a pvc roof on top.
The 6 inches of rigid insulation added to the top of the existing roof deck needed to be done in a manner that was invisible.
They had to look original.
Rigid foam board is just above the roof deck or an exterior insulation option.
Most home and business owners opt for rigid foam on top of roof sheathing because it makes the most sense and it s an eco friendly solution.
Insulated roof assemblies can be vented or unvented.
Insulation above the roof deck or air vapor impermeable insulation below the roof deck is needed for condensation control in an unvented roof.