New Roof Insulation

Gable end detail overhang cut and then rebuilt to hide the thickness of the over roofing rigid insulation.

New roof insulation.

On new build or replacement pitched roofs the ideal build up would be insulation fitted over and then between the rafters giving a big boost for airtightness image credit. Your roofing replacement is a great time for roof insulation. Rigid foam board is just above the roof deck or an exterior insulation option. Bare foam board one sided sheathing board or double sided which is also reference as structural insulated panels.

The later is used in new construction as the interior board serves as an inner wall. Installed a new fully adhered membrane to the top of the old board sheathing prior to adding all that rigid insulation. Whether you re doing a weekend fix or folding it into a bigger home renovation insulating your roof will pay off for years to come. It typically has 3 variations.

Kingspan with a flat roof this issue does not arise but the u value constraint and the amount of insulation needed is just the same. If they do that there s a chance you might need to install new fiberglass batts rigid insulation or blown in insulation after the reroof is completed. Choose feldco roofing for your brand new roof. A new roof is a costly investment with practical and aesthetic implications the roof is your home s most important protection against rain snow and natures elements.

Roof edge detail overhang extended to hide the thickness of the over roofing rigid insulation.