Roofing Insulation
Cold Roofs
In a traditional pitched , “Cold Ventilated Roof” the insulation layer is placed horizontally, directly above the ceiling of the upper story of the habitable section of the building, usually positioned between the joists in the loft space.
The breather membrane or a proprietary type of under slating material is placed at rafter level, either draped between the rafters, or supported on a sarking board (usually Scotland).
In a traditional cold roof system, any void space below the under slating membrane has to be ventilated
Warm Roofs
Warm roofs are becoming increasingly popular to allow designers to maximise living / working space available in any construction. This will be the predominant form of pitched or flat roofing construction in the UK.
A breather membrane must be used in a warm roof configuration, to overcome the condensation risk. In a warm roof configuration, the insulation is positioned directly under the external waterproofing (e.g. tiles or slates or flat roof covering), following the rafter line.
The breather membrane is placed on top of the insulation, with overlaps, penetrations and perimeters sealed with Jointing Tape. Counter battens/tiling battens are used to install the tile or slate finishes.
Using this system, there is no need to ventilate the void space below the breather membrane, as this void space will always be at a similar temperature to the habitable portion of the building, minimising the possibility for condensation. The void space that would have previously been a storage loft, is now a usable space!
Based in Tunbridge Wells, we provide domestic, commercial and industrial clients from across Kent, London, Sussex and Surrey with the finest roofing insulation installation and repair services. Many of our clients are based in Canterbury, Medway, Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Reigate, Brighton, Bromley, Tunbridge Wells, Orpington, Dartford, Faversham, Ashford, Slough and London.
We install roof insulation at properties across Kent, London, Surrey and Sussex.
For a comprehensive quotation and / or advice on this topic please contact us by email or telephone.
For your complete assurance, we are fully accredited by System manufacturers
For complex and intricate contracts we can offer a design service with the use of CAD technology to prepare and present professional, detailed drawings for both simple and complex details. Using the latest insulation products we can offer the highest specification roof coverings conforming to Part L of the Building Regulations on both flat roofing and pitched roofing.
Tunbridge Wells Roofing Limited
Springfield Works
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN4 0RD
Freephone: 0800 056 3991
Phone: 01892 531719
Email: sales@tunbridgewellsroofing.co.uk
Web: tunbridgewellsroofing.co.uk
Areas Covered
Bromley, Cranbrook, East Grinstead, Etchingham, Hailsham, Lewes, Maidstone, Mayfield, Rochester, Saint Leonards-on-sea, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Uckfield, Kent, & London
Roofing Services
Flat Roofing, Pitch Roofing, Industrial Roofing, Specialist Roofing Equipment, GRP Flat Roofing, Green Roofs
Tunbridge Wells Roofing Ltd, 46 Sandhurst Park, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3SZ, UK. Registered in England. Company number: 04810253