Rigid Insulation Installation On Roof

Installing rigid foam insulation on top of roof sheathing is a great option for commercial buildings and homes with limited space.

Rigid insulation installation on roof.

This article explains what rigid foam is and the benefits it offers. One way to limit this is to keep the sheathing warm by adding a layer of rigid foam insulation. Eps is by far the most versatile of the three rigid insulation options. Fiberglass insulated walls opened up in the middle of the winter are often covered in a thin layer of frost on the interior side of the wall sheathing.

Scope remove existing roofing and non adhered underlayment to expose roof sheathing. Many homes in more urban areas or other places with dense populations are opting for this method because they can better optimize space. The plywood was fastened through the rigid foam to the rafters with long screws. Nail it around the edges with roofing nails.

Eps is also the most inexpensive of the three types of rigid foam insulation while also meeting the required building and energy codes. This type of insulated roof assembly limits thermal bridging through rafters. It can be applied on the roof floor and walls and it s most widely used in structural insulated panels and insulated concrete forms. Start at the bottom of the roof and place the first piece of rigid foam insulation against the metal flashing starting at the center line.