Retrofitting insulation correctly
Major projects retrofitting insulation in older uninsulated or poorly insulated homes are currently underway. To do this right, there are installation pitfalls that need to be avoided.
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Major projects retrofitting insulation in older uninsulated or poorly insulated homes are currently underway. To do this right, there are installation pitfalls that need to be avoided.
The roof on a new building needs to be more than just aesthetically appealing and able to keep the building weathertight – it must also effectively collect and dispose of rainwater.
Designers should be designing roofs with enough space between the roof underlay and top plate for the thicker ceiling insulation now commonly used. Here are some options to avoid getting caught short.
For membrane roofing systems, the installation and quality of the substrate is critical to the performance of the membrane.
A flashing is a folded length of metal that provides a weathertight cover at junctions in and between walls and roofs. Getting them right is a good start towards constructing a weathertight building.