Tapered Roof Insulation Slope

By harry comfort from the november december 2015 issue.

Tapered roof insulation slope.

Whether that foundation is the basement of a building or the insulation. To drain and insulate dead level roof decks. The slope that is created by the structure i e concrete steel or wood etc tapered insulation or a combination of the two. The first piece may go from 1 high to 1 high then the next piece will go from 1 high to 2 high.

Tapered insulation for low slope roofing. 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. 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.

Tapered expanded polystyrene eps roof insulation was developed more than 30 years ago with a dual purpose in mind. 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. A four way tapered insulation system is being installed to create slope toward the drain. Distance between points 1 and 2.

The garland company for any kind of construction a strong foundation is key. When correctly installed tapered insulation helps eliminate problems due to ponding water and can extend the longevity of your low slope roofing system.