Gradient Flat Roof Insulation

Gradient manufacture thermal insulation boards that are suitable across a wide range of warm flat roof applications including torch on built up felt mastic asphalt single ply membrane and liquid waterproofing systems with either concrete steel or timber decks.

Gradient flat roof insulation.

We care about your privacy. Rigid board insulation is the most common type of insulation used in low slope commercial roofing. To drain and insulate dead level roof decks. From there the flat roof system you choose will determine the materials you apply.

If insulation is installed below the flat roof deck this is called a cold roof. All gradient tapered roofing systems are manufactured in the uk using processes that have been refined and improved across our 35 years as a leading provider of roof insulation systems. 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. We recommend having at least 20 r value worth of material for optimal energy efficiency.

Consider geography budget and use for the roof to determine the best option. Rigid board insulation is typically applied to the top surface of the deck except in the case of a protected membrane roof pmr in which case it is applied over the roofing membrane. Please feel free to ask our technical team any questions about your flat roofing projects or our single layered tapered products by completing this form. Cold roofs have the waterproof layer placed directly onto the roof deck and the insulation inside the roof just above the ceiling.

Compared to multi layered roofing solutions with multiple contractors gradient s single layered insulation solution means you partner with one supplier from start to finish making flat roof projects simpler more controlled and cost effective. Cold roofs and warm roofs. It is made from cellular plastic or fibrous materials and pressed into boards. There are two types of flat roof.

For a 1 inch board equivalent of 6 r value. While expensive the best insulation is polyiso rigid foam. Our constant policy of investment and innovation means we don t just keep pace with developments in materials and manufacturing technology in many cases we dictate it. That s why we will only use your data to reply to your enquiry.

In this case ventilation is required and the roof can still become wet with condensation which may cause materials to decay. Tapered expanded polystyrene eps roof insulation was developed more than 30 years ago with a dual purpose in mind.