Kingspan Warm Pitched Roof Construction

Complementary system components and accessories.

Kingspan warm pitched roof construction.

A warm roof construction allows heat to be conserved within a property without the need for a ventilation system. The definition of a flat roof according to bs 6229 is having a pitch less than 10 o to the horizontal however some in the industry would consider up to 15 o as their definition of a flat roof. We also sell kingspan nilvent a breathable membrane suitable for use in unventilated pitched roof and timber frame wall applications. As this requires fitting insulation above the rafters the roof covering will have to be removed in order to fit the insulation.

Kingspan manufactures a range of rapid build insulated roofing panel systems which include pitched and flat roofing systems along with compatible accessories such as gutters daylighting safety solutions and fabrications. We stock a wide variety of their products for both flat roofing and pitched roofing applications including their optim r kooltherm therma and kingspan greenguard insulation boards. Flat roofs can be completely flat and have a pitch of 0 degrees although due to issues with water drainage this is not a common method of construction. To create a warm pitched roof insulation such as kingspan kooltherm k7 pitched roof board should be fitted between and over the rafters.

Made with a fibre free rigid thermoset polyisocyanurate pir core this insulation solution comes with great eco friendly properties and is easy to handle and install in both new builds and refurbishment projects. Kingspan offers an extensive range of high performance secret and through fix insulated wall panel systems that can be laid vertically or horizontally and roof panels systems that are suitable for any pitched or flat roof applications. Others would treat even steeper pitches as flat roofs. All come in a wide range of colours profiles and textures.

A roof where the pitch is less than 10 degrees. Kingspan offers a range of insulation solutions for flat and pitched roofs. A warm roof construction has many benefits over a traditional cold roof essentially it is a breathable roof construction which allows moisture to escape which in turn prevents damp and any associated decay problems. When building a flat roof it is vital that a degree of falls is built into the construction to ensure rainwater run off.

Flat roofs often use tapered insulation on a completely flat deck or have a fall built.