Insulation Roof Tiles

Now available from alsford timber building supplies the exquisite range of carefully crafted heritage roof tiles.

Insulation roof tiles.

Insulating in and around your roof attic space also prevents long term damage from moisture build up or ice damming which results from the warm air trying to escape through the apex of the roof but instead heating up the snow. You can use batts polystyrene slabs expanded polystyrene or spray foam to insulate your roof or loft space. Under roof tile spray foam insulation acts to add a barrier between the inside of your home and the harsher outside protecting your property and providing significant long term benefits. You should leave the space under the roof tiles free from insulation to give adequate ventilation so that you don t get condensation or water coming through the tiles.

Roof tile insulation is primarily used to protect your roof against the elements and reduce heat loss. Additionally insulation serves as a way to enhance sound proofing on the uppermost envelop of your house. About our roofing insulation products. Insulating a roof is perhaps the easiest of all the energy saving home improvements.

The conventional weathering coarse insulation adapted in indian building sector can be significantly supplemented by providing a low cost natural insulla insulation tiles at the top most surface which has high reflective and insulative properties to prevent the heat infiltration atthe entry point itself. The materials used to insulate under the roof include batts of mineral or glass wool insulation held in place by battens of wood attached to and across the rafters. Rigid insulation layers exterior to existing roof sheathing must provide sufficient thermal insulation r value to control condensation risk see climate specific guidance. It s also within the capability of most diyers although not the most pleasant of tasks.

Mineral wool rolls are ubiquitous and cheap meaning a whole roof on a standard home could be insulated to the recommended 270mm with a spend of little more than 200. Nailbase must be vented in high snow load areas. Install roofing underlayment flashing and cladding as per best practices. Prices are based on pallet quantities of 1000 plain tiles delivered direct to site including crane off load fittings are sold as extras and can be used to make up full pallet quantities.

Insulating your roof and attic space will help retain energy in your home often leading to cost savings and comfort improvement.