Unlike Asphalt, Cedar, Ribbed Steel and other "flat" roofing materials, Cembrit is corrugated which allows air to circulate under the panel. As the roof heats up in the day, the hot air rises and pumps out through the unique ridge venting system. The eaves are closed with an impregnated foam strip profiled to the tile. This allows the air to flow in; but keeps the birds and the bugs out.

No. It's actually a little easier because you can stand right up in the second floor to install insulation....and, depending on the size barn you're building, you can get up to R-90 between the trusses!

Excellent idea! On a 100 degree day, many mobile homes can be very uncomfortable without air conditioning. Turning on air conditioning at 9am is not unheard of. But how about in the evening? It is 78-80 degrees with a breeze. It feels so nice outside on the porch, but inside it is STILL hot! Our premium 3" insulated roof may be just the answer. Take a look here at "The best mobile home roof money can buy!"

The aim of insulating should be to follow the shape of you living space as closely as possible. If your attic is only used for storage, then you should insulate the floor because if you insulate the roof, you will heat your attic and your energy costs will be significantly higher. If you have an attic conversion, follow the shape of the plasterboard right around (crawlspace floor, walls, diagonal, small attic and back down) to ensure maximum performance.

We would strongly recommend that you do. Insulating the Underdeck of an exposed roof with 50 mm Thermocole saves nearly 2 Tons of airconditioning. The cooling load with insulation is around 6 Tons. Without the insulation, it would be 8 Tons or 33% more. Not only do you have to pay more initially for larger equipment you will unnecessarily spend money continuously on power.

A sprayed on foam insulation can be used but the preferred method is to place a slightly smaller dome under the main dome. This allows room for insulation, wiring, etc along with an interior view of the roof.

Unless you are finishing the attic for living space, you should insulate the attic floor to contain the heat within the living space.

The characteristics of metal are such that it absorbs and dissipates heat quickly. As with any material, colour is one of the governing factors related to reflectivity and absorption. Experience shows that installing a metal roof on your home should not affect your energy requirements, and could in fact reduce it.

The ideal solution for a new build or re-roof project is to have insulation between and under the rafters. Ideally it needs a continuous surface for the breathable sarking membrane so that it can be installed in horizontal runs under counter battens with laps sealed. The next best solution is to have insulation between and under the rafters with no continuous surface for the breathable sarking membrane.

Down warms without weight. It takes 14 wool blankets to equal the temperature control of one down comforter. Each down cluster traps more air for its weight than any synthetic fiber. Every ounce of down has about two million fluffy filaments that interlock and form a protective layer filled with air that keeps warmth in and cold. Down is wonderfully resilient. You can flatten it and with a good shake it will bounce back to its original loft while providing you with natural warmth.

Actually, heat moves from warm to cold. If your home is built over a crawlspace or unheated basement, you can lose a lot of heat downward through the floors. Insulation will help reduce that loss and also make your floors feel warmer in the winter.

It is highly unlikely. The Florida Solar Energy Center measured the temperatures of roofing shingles above attic radiant barrier systems on hot and sunny summer days. The roofing shingles peak temperatures were only 2-50F higher (depending on the color of the shingles) than the temperature of shingles under the same conditions without a radiant barrier system.

Answer: VELUX Skylights offer low-e glass as a standard in all of our units.The low-e coating is designed to let in the most amount of light and the least amount of heat. Once your skylights are installed, if you are still experiencing too much heat gain, a sunscreening accessory can be easily added.

To provide electricity and hot water for an average home with four residents-Solar Electric 400 sq ft & Solar Thermal 160 sq ft.

It depends on the type and size of the greenroof. Most homeowners could check a flat or low pitch greenroof. A roofing professional should if it is too large or intensive – you can include a maintenance agreement of at least twice per year with the greenroof contractor/greenroof company. Or you can work out an arrangement with the roof maintenance staff of your building.

Yes, although we do not recommend the application of our product by a novice do-it-yourselfer. By following our detailed installation instructions, an experienced do-it-yourselfer can install Springhouse Shingles with relative ease.

with most roofing products, the best installation comes from tearing off the existing roof. This is what we recommend for DaVinci products. However, it is not a requirement. DaVinci Slate and Shake can be laid over an existing roof if the situation meets generally accepted industry criteria and local building codes.

Insulation increases the overall comfort of a home and adds to its resale value. It keeps a home cool in the summer and warm in the winter because it resists the flow of heat. Heat is a form of energy and always seeks a cooler area. It flows out of the home in the winter and into the home in the summer. By reducing heat flow, a properly insulated home uses less energy for heating and cooling.

All Summer sheds can be easily insulated. Inexpensive polystyrene or fibreglass insulation can be easily fitted between the framing members. The insulation is retained by cross battens which also support the lining boards. Wood effect veneered wallboard is a popular lining but plywood and tongued and grooved cladding are also suitable.

All Summer summerhouses can be easily insulated. Inexpensive polystyrene or fibreglass insulation can be easily fitted between the framing members. The insulation is retained by cross battens which also support the lining boards. Wood effect veneered wallboard is a popular lining but plywood and tongued and grooved cladding are also suitable.

A 6.5" SIP has 5 ½" of foam and provides an R Value of R-23 COMPARED TO a 2x6 dimensional framed wall assembly which provides a system value of R-14 due to thermal bridging at stud locations at 24" o.c.

Greenhouses with polycarbonate glazing provide better insulation than greenhouses glazed with glass. Inexpensive bubble insulation can be easily fitted to the greenhouse frame. Heaters are also available. Selected greenhouses are available with internal partitions to provide for warm areas. Selected greenhouses are available with shading kits to protect plants from scorching.

Yes you can insulate your building. All Future Steel Buildings manufactured are ready to be insulated.

All Summer playhouses can be easily insulated. Inexpensive polystyrene or fibreglass insulation can be easily fitted between the framing members. The insulation is retained by cross battens which also support the lining boards. Wood effect veneered wallboard is a popular lining but plywood and tongued and grooved cladding are also suitable.

Yes. All of our buildings can be insulated to whatever value you want. Most people insulate the floor and ceilings when they get their kit and then stop there. Some people choose to insulate the walls as well because they plan to stay in their place in winter as well. The choice is yours but we can help you with that. Many of our buildings are what we call "3 season" buildings. They are only used in Spring, Summer, and Fall. Therefore they don't need a lot of insulation.

Because of its three dimensional structure and ability to "loft", each down cluster traps more air for its weight than any synthetic. Every ounce of quality down has about 2 million fluffy filaments that interlock and overlap to form a protective layer of still air that keeps warmth in and cold out. Because of its resilience, you can scrunch it up or flatten it out. All it takes is a good shake for it to fluff up and bounce back to the form that keeps you cozy and warm.

Yes, it is always a good practice to conserve energy and it is typically required to prevent excessive heat transfer from the valve to the actuator. Yes. Be sure the override shaft is pushed completely down and use a 7/16" wrench to turn the actuator.