Roof protection from inside and outside
Choose the material, based on the features of the structure of the roof. In our country, the most popular pitched roof types, the choice in favor of this species is due to a fairly large amount of precipitation, which can linger on flat roofs.
For roofing, in most cases, ceramic tiles, wavy asbestos cement slate or tiles with soft plastic properties and rolled out of the roll are used. Melting in the sun, parts of this coating are securely fixed to each other, forming watertight joints.
But whichever external coating is chosen, it is nevertheless recommended that the roof be insulated with foam or other types of insulation. It is worth noting that in the building materials market there are a lot of proposals for the insulation of the roof. The most popular and popular heaters for today are considered listed below.
Which materials are best for thermal insulation?
1. Insulation made on the basis of glass wool( popular with affordable price and acceptable quality).But to stack such a material you need to approach very carefully and protect the skin, closing all open areas, avoid getting microparticles in the eyes.
In addition, on widely used pitched roofs, glass wool sheets can slide down the rafters.
2. Heat insulation of a new generation, made on the basis of fiber from a staple. Among the undisputed advantages of such materials is the resistance to moisture, and the lack of the need to protect yourself before starting work.
3. Insulation made on the basis of mineral wool. It is considered to be more environmentally friendly material than the above-described samples. In addition, the thickness of the insulation for the roof based on mineral wool can be minimal. This material is able to keep the heat well, not to pass moisture, and, importantly, it does not burn from excessive overheating or any sparks.
Polyurethane foam is a worthy option for your first roof.
Roof insulation with polyurethane foam is a new word in roofing works. The material is so versatile that it can be used on various types of roofs, regardless of their architectural structure and the number of skates, is also very good if necessary in the insulation of attics. Installation of such insulation is done by yourself without the help of professionals quite easily.
If you are trying to decide and choose a heater for pitched roofing, it will be more difficult to find a better option than polyurethane foam. It can be placed an order of magnitude higher than other heaters. This statement is not accidental, since this type of insulation has a lot of positive qualities that affect the time and process of exploitation. Among the undeniable advantages of this building material are:
- simple and quick installation;
- availability, due to low cost and the possibility of acquiring even for budgetary construction;
- no calculation of the load on the frame and roof lag due to low weight. In addition, this factor facilitates installation work;
- the ability not to absorb any drops of water falling on the surface, thereby preventing the development of mold fungi and foci of rot on the material;
- ease in carrying out calculations of the required amount of material, thanks to the form of release of insulation.
This material can be used as a heater for flat roofing. Applying it, you can be completely sure that it is not deformed and will not lose its properties in the process of operation, and will adequately cope with the function of energy saving during the heating season, which in turn will save on heating bills.