Tapered Eps Roof Insulation

Even in roofing applications where polyisocyanurate is used for the roof insulation due to its higher r value eps is typically used to create the crickets because of its lower cost.

Tapered eps roof insulation.

Manufactured from lightweight eps tapered roof insulation is a value engineered system that has been proven in new and reroof applications all over the country. Flat tapered eps roofing insulation insulfoam taper is an engineered insulation consisting of a superior closed cell lightweight expanded polystyrene eps. It maintains long term thermal performance dimensional stability and consistent moisture resistance. Cut to your specifications insulfoam tapered offers a long term stable r value and has excellent dimensional stability compressive strength and water resistance properties for your low slope roofing project.

The added thickness to produce slope to drain is a positive factor in today s energy conscious society. The most practical choice in roofing insulation is tapered eps insulation. Build up a low slope roof with insulfoam tapered eps insulation. Expanded polystyrene is a logical cost effective choice in low slope roofing systems.

The different densities available make it the best product to use under a standard roofing finish or a concrete slab. Insulfoam taper is cut from the same high quality eps as our flat insulroof products and meets or exceeds the requirements of astm c578 standard specification for rigid cellular polystyrene. Tapered eps insulation provides the required positive slope to drain while retaining the structural and economic advantages of a flat roof deck. Tapered expanded polystyrene eps roof insulation was developed more than 30 years ago with a dual purpose in mind.

Designed to provide positive drainage of water. Jablite premium tapered inverted roof 200 and 300 premium and 200 premium have adequate resistance to the loads associated with light maintenance traffic on roofs and to pedestrian foot traffic on balconies and roof terraces. Tapered expanded polystyrene roof insulation. To drain and insulate dead level roof decks.

Jablite supplies insulation boards in a range of grades suitable for all flat roof applications. Eps is the most widely used tapered insulation on the market. It is readily available in the two most popular and efficient tapers 1 8 3 18 mm per foot 305 mm 1 and 1 4 6 35 mm per foot 3 18 mm 2. To drain and insulate dead level roof decks.

When correctly installed tapered insulation helps eliminate problems due to ponding water and can extend the longevity of your low slope roofing system. Tapered insulation is available precut with a minimum 1 16 slope per foot eps only or laminated in your choice of materials. Insulfoam i vii ii ix xiv and xv.