Install the insulation flush with the bottom of the rafters making sure that it does not fill the entire rafter depth.
How to fit kingspan roof insulation.
We also have insulation boards suitable for more specialist roof applications for example inverted roof insulation and balcony insulation.
Cut the insulation boards to size using a sharp knife or fin toothed saw.
This roof type will require a breathable membrane like kingspan nilvent to be fitted above the insulation.
The construction build up for this can be seen on our online u value calculator.
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We used kingspan thermapitch tp10 zero odp which is a 100mm thick rigid board.
Kingspan insulation is such a high performing insulation that if you place a downlight or spotlight directly into it without taking appropriate precautions then there will be little chance for heat generated by the lighting to dissipate.
As this requires fitting insulation above the rafters the roof covering will have to be removed in order to fit the insulation.
Ensure that the insulation boards fit tightly between the rafters.
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