Foam Board Roofing Insulation

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Foam board roofing insulation.

Resources johns manville r panel rigid roof insulation board offers r values of up to r 23 6 providing high thermal efficiency. The basic types of foam board insulation include. Install it anywhere from the roof to the foundation. It comes in standard size 4 8 sheets and smaller sizes in many different thicknesses from 1 4 inch to 2 inches.

Rigid insulation is one of the best tools to reduce your energy costs. Typically sold as sheet insulation in a standard size of 4 x 8 foam insulation panels can help reduce energy costs get a handle on moisture control and more. The ideal roof there s a reason polyiso rigid foam insulation is used in more than 70 of commercial roof construction as well as in many residential builds. They include expanded polystyrene extruded polystyrene and polyisocyanurate unfaced or foil faced.

Polyisocyanurate is another option coming in as the densest and more expensive option for foam board. Between the flat roof insulation and our install of reach radiant barrier insulation on our garage door the shop is now downright comfortable even in the warmer months. Some types of thicker foam board insulation are available but they may need to be special ordered. Rigid foam insulation also known as insulating boards provide high r values.

Concrete clay roof tiles. Composed of a closed cell polyisocyanurate foam core bonded in the foaming process to 1 2 thick duraboard an expanded perlite mineral aggregate board on one side and a fiber glass reinforced facer on the other. You can even place it under the foundation slab. Click to add item johns manville fiberglass face polyiso roof decking insulation 4 x 8 to the compare list.

Cedar shakes shingles. It s light weight provides ease of handling. Polystyrene polyurethane or polyisocyanurate. Foam board insulation is easy to use and is a great diy way to add some insulation.

Rigid roof insulation board. Polyiso is an easy cost effective sustainable and energy efficient construction material. Click to add item insofast ux 2 0 r 8 5 eps foam board insulation panels 40 sq. Although the r value isn t huge the rigid foam insulation boards do a nice job of keeping the searing heat of the roof from making its way into the sanctified space of the man cave.