Tile roofs are good insulators. The combined effect of the roof tiles, decking and the air space between the tiles allows for better air circulation and thereby reduces direct heat transfer. This results in lower air conditioning costs in the summer and decreases the formation of ice dams in the winter. BACK TO TOP

With ThermaPureHeat® there is rarely any need to walk on the rooftop, effectively eliminating roof/tile damage caused when fumigating. See similar questions...

Hanson dedicates itself to providing not only the best quality tile, but also unparalleled service and personalized attention. With more than 50 years in the industry, Hanson Roof Tile is the only name customers need for concrete roof tile and the exceptional people who stand behind it. Colors, styles and formulas are continuously reevaluated to ensure they meet the demands of homeowners, builders, developers, roofers and architects. See similar questions...

Because tile is a unique product, it takes a craftsman to install a tile roof properly. Professional roofing contractors install over 96% of all tile roofs. A handy person may be able to lay field tile without much trouble, but installing underlayment, battens, flashings for valleys, chimneys, solar panels and skylights and cutting the tiles along hips and valleys are more complicated tasks. We recommend using an installation professional to properly install your tile roof. See similar questions...

There is not an asphalt shingle on the market that can match the superior aesthetics of Hanson concrete roof tile. The numerous styles, hundreds of colors and variety of finishes available with roof tile allow you and your designer to create a roof to suit virtually any architectural style or one that is entirely unique. Concrete roof tile has been used for centuries worldwide, and for good reason. Concrete is not only beautiful, but also extremely durable. See similar questions...

The growing media, plants, and layers of trapped air in a green roof system serve as excellent sound insulators. Tests have shown that green roofs can reduce indoor sound by as much as 10 decibels for every 3 inches of growth media, providing particular benefit to buildings in noise impacted areas, such as those close to airports or industry. See similar questions...

Insulation can easily be incorporated beneath the GRP roof structure (in accordance with warm roof/cold roof situations). We create a breathing roof system which allows moisture vapour to vent at the edges without compromising the roof's overall integrity. Larger areas may require the inclusion of roof vents that are easily incorporated into the roof structure. See similar questions...

Most ceilings are installed between floors that are maintained at the same temperature - making insulation unnecessary. Basement recreation rooms are at least partly heated by heat flow through the ceiling from the heated space above. In that case, attempting to insulate the basement ceiling surface could actually reduce heat flow. See similar questions...

The R-value is the measure of the resistance of a material to heat flow (or heat gain) by conduction only. The k-value is the measure of thermal conductivity; it measures the rate of heat transfer by conduction through a material from face to face. ASTEC's thermal conductivity (k-value) is very low (0.00345 W/m ?K or 0.00199 Btu/h ft ?F). A very low k-value indicates a good conductive insulator. See similar questions...

If your commercial or residential building is being constructed to use shingles, the trusses being used may not support tile, and could need to be adjusted. Discuss your desire for a tile roof with your contractor to ensure the proper trusses and support system are being used. BACK TO TOP See similar questions...

Absolutely not. We do not employ salespeople in any in any event. A trained surveyor will do the roof survey and a written quotation for the work needed will be posted. A survey on most domestic properties can be completed within 20 minutes. See similar questions...

Every component of the roof (i.e.: GI sheet, concrete, insulation, air space, sheetrock/gypsum, acoustical tiles, etc.) has a given R-value based on its thickness. Basic HVAC data reference books will provide the R-value or the K-value for most construction materials. If you do not have any reference books, we will be happy to tell you the R-value of materials you are considering. See similar questions...

This depends on a number of factors like the sub-floor type and insulation: a cement sub-floor will be slow to warm without a thermal barrier, creating a significant drag on the performance of the floor. A layer of high quality insulation will have a dramatic effect in these circumstances, speeding up the initial warm up times to within 15-20 minutes. See similar questions...

Where normal foot traffic is anticipated Fastwarm® insulation boards can be tiled without any special preparation, using any good quality flexible floor tile adhesive. See similar questions...

ASTEC is always applied with a dry film thickness (dft) between 12 mils (305 microns) and 15 mils (382 microns). Any additional thickness will be wasted because the principle of solar radiation control has nothing to do with thickness but everything to do with solar reflectivity and thermal emissivity. See similar questions...

Superior Walls offers two wall systems. The original R5 wall is built with a continuous layer of 1" Styrofoam and has an R-value of 5. The Xi wall system is built with a continuous layer of 2.5" Styrofoam, resulting in an R-value of 12.5. Additional insulation can be added between the studs for a total of R-24. [top] See similar questions...

R-value is derived from a controlled laboratory test of insulation’s resistance to conductive heat flow. BioBased 501 has an R-value of 3.83/inch. See similar questions...

Heritage has a standard R-20 wall insulation value. Heritage standard attic value is R-40. You may choose to Super Insulate your new home by increasing the walls to R-25 and the attic to R-50. See similar questions...

R-Value is a rating of the material resistance to thermal penetration. The higher the number, the better the protection value. Many circumstances change the R-Value rating. See similar questions...

GreenBean has a few different foam products of different densities that we use on different project types. We do not believe that there is only product solution for every project. Our main open-cell foam product has an R-Value of 5.0 per inch & our main closed cell product has an R-value of 6.8 per inch. Spray foam is the only insulation product that offers a true R-value because it is the only product that creates an air seal. Don't get caught up in the Myth of R-values. See similar questions...