Pitched Roof Insulation Details

Fabrications with 3mm 10mm openings are acceptable.

Pitched roof insulation details.

To create a warm pitched roof insulation such as kingspan kooltherm k7 pitched roof board should be fitted between and over the rafters. As this requires fitting insulation above the rafters the roof covering will have to be removed in order to fit the insulation. Another key advantage of specifying a pitched roof is the ability to provide a very high level of thermal performance in these roof types whether you re looking to insulate at joist ceiling level for a cold pitched roof or at rafter level if a living area within a warm roof construction is desired. Pitched roof actis products are suitable for pitched roofs providing the complete package combining breather membrane vapour control layer and insulation.

Ventilation openings should prevent the entry of birds etc. Ventilation vapour control and insulation to provide adequate ventilation and to avoid condensation in roof voids pitched roofs that have insulation at ceiling level should be ventilated to the outside air. All you need to add is timber.