Maintains the performance of ceiling insulation Reduces summer temperatures inside the roof which can reach temperatures of up to 70°C Reduces the cost of running air conditioning Reduces the risk of condensation formation to help prevent mould Reduces the risk of moisture damage to plasterboard and timber
Attics are a great place to reclaim living space without the expense of an addition. If you have the headroom, you can gain at least one extra room by finishing your attic. But with energy codes requiring more and more insulation, it can be difficult to pack all of that R-value into the skinny little rafters that are common in older houses.
See our gallery for photos of our work from across the UK, for residential and commercial buildings, with a variety of roofing types.
This article looks at the different types of flat roof construction, including cold roof and warm roof.
The majority of moisture issues arise from condensation & water through windows, doors & roof abutments, preventative measures need to be put into place.
This article describes a number of common roof shapes and styles used on buildings around the world. We also provide graphics of each roof style.
How to ensure continuity between an interior air barrier membrane and wall sheathing that acts as an exterior air barrier.
Parapets, where roofs meet walls, can create problems and solutions in building technology – learn from Lstiburek how to properly approach them when building.
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Pitched Roof Detail Examples
I'm trying to understand what level of insulation is required in my roof/ceiling based on the 2012 energy code for Zone 5. Based on the tables I've looked at, R-49 looks like the basic requirement, but I'm trying to figure out if I can step down to R-38 or even R-30 based on what I plan on doing? Here's a few of the details: - I will have no attic (100% vaulted ceiling) - There will be no cavity insulation between the rafters. All insulation will sit on the structural roof deck and be continuous.
Review BSC's recommendations for new construction in a very cold climate such as Minneapolis – everything from enclosure design to insulation selection.
This month we have added a selection of new details to the library. They range from rooflight details, roof lantern details, monopitch glazing details, wall
Blog featuring 3D diagram showing door threshold detailing at Golcar Passivhaus, including use of Compacfoam rigid thermoplastic insulation.
A cavity wall consists of two parallel walls with cavity between them. Here we have given purpose, advantages and disadvantages of cavity wall.
Parapets, where roofs meet walls, can create problems and solutions in building technology – learn from Lstiburek how to properly approach them when building.
Learn about Dales' extensive range of aluminium fascia profiles, including square, rectangular, elliptical, bullnose, and quadrant fascias.
Rigid-foam insulation installed above the roof assembly can create an energy-smart roof.
In this brief article we will explore some of the Passivhaus cavity wall details that can achieve Passivhaus standards. We will also look at some examples of
