Tapered Roof Insulation Slope

By harry comfort from the november december 2015 issue.

Tapered roof insulation slope.

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. To drain and insulate dead level roof decks. Tapered expanded polystyrene eps roof insulation was developed more than 30 years ago with a dual purpose in mind. A four way tapered insulation system is being installed to create slope toward the drain.

Distance between points 1 and 2. Tapered rigid insulation tapered rigid insulation is polyisocyanurate insulation or eps insulation custom manufactured to provide a slope. 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 system.

Whether that foundation is the basement of a building or the insulation. The garland company for any kind of construction a strong foundation is key. The slope that is created by the structure i e concrete steel or wood etc tapered insulation or a combination of the two. When correctly installed tapered insulation helps eliminate problems due to ponding water and can extend the longevity of your 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. The first piece may go from 1 high to 1 high then the next piece will go from 1 high to 2 high.