Warm Deck Roof Construction Details

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Warm deck roof construction details.

Warm roofs have an insulation layer above the roof deck. The insulation can be adhered mechanically fixed or loose laid. Depending on the type of roof you are considering here s some technical details you may find useful. In case of warm roofs they have an insulation above the roof deck in this way it keeps.

This usually keeps the deck warm. This is placed over the. It can be difficult to provide a very high level of thermal performance in these roof types whether you re looking to insulate at joist level for a cold roof where joist depth can be an issue or above the roof deck where overall roof height may need to be considered if a warm roof construction is desired. 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 vapour control layer is above the decking but below the insulation. It is the most acceptable type of construction for domestic possessions and belongings as it avoids the need for aeration of the roof construction. Throughout the course of the year the roof deck and all below it is kept at a temperature close to that of the inside of the building therefore the roof structure is protected from extremes of hot and cold lessening the potential for. Flat roof u value 0 18 w m2k 2 warm deck flat roof the type of insulation for this is usually of a rigid type and the thickness will vary depending on the manufacturer s specifications.

This video will demonstrate how to install a cure it grp waterproofing system in a warm roof build up. The insulation is immediately below the waterproofing layer. In the case of a flat roof insulation is usually either a rigid board above the deck or a mineral glass wool quilt immediately above the underdrawn ceiling depending on the type of roof design and construction. In a warm deck roof the insulation is positioned above the structural deck and no ventilation is required.

Throughout the course of the year the roof deck and all below it is kept at a temperature close to that of the inside of the building therefore the roof structure is protected from extremes of hot and cold lessening the.