Tapered Roof Insulation Slope

Tapered expanded polystyrene eps roof insulation was developed more than 30 years ago with a dual purpose in mind.

Tapered roof insulation slope.

By harry comfort from the november december 2015 issue. The first piece may go from 1 high to 1 high then the next piece will go from 1 high to 2 high. I e if the roof surface slope is 1 4 ft the cricket panel slope should be 1 2 ft there are exceptions to this rule please call us for further information. Tapered insulation for low slope roofing.

Distance between points 1 and 2. Tapered rigid insulation tapered rigid insulation is polyisocyanurate insulation or eps insulation custom manufactured to provide a slope. 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. To drain and insulate dead level roof decks.

It is readily available in the two most popular and efficient tapers 1 8 3 18 mm per foot 305 mm 1 and 1 4 6 35 mm per foot 3 18 mm 2. Over the course of the roof system the tapered insulation will create a slope toward the drains which typically ranges from 1 8 slope 1. A four way tapered insulation system is being installed to create slope toward the drain. Whether that foundation is the basement of a building or the insulation.

The slope that is created by the structure i e concrete steel or wood etc tapered insulation or a combination of the two. When correctly installed tapered insulation helps eliminate problems due to ponding water and can extend the longevity of your low slope roofing system.