Fibreglass Roof Insulation Thickness

Whilst fibreglass has been around for a while since its initial development in the 1930s it is in widespread use today and will be for some time.

Fibreglass roof insulation thickness. The thickness of glass wool insulation has a big impact on the acoustic and thermal insulation value. Thicknesses of fibreglass insulation start from 60mm and increase by 20 mm 80 120 140 160 180. Fibreglass flat roofs are one of the most common types of roofing systems in the market. Here at roofing superstore we have a range of fibreglass insulation to choose from with thicknesses from 50mm to 200mm and space saver insulation rolls for homes where maximising space is important.

Safe for any environment ecotouch pink fiberglas insulation is non combustible greenguard indoor air quality certified and contains over 73 recycled content owens corning is the industry leader in the use of recycled materials even the packaging is recyclable. Case study salesforce tower. Available thicknesses of fibreglass insulation. The roof joists support the roof and the internal ceiling is attached to the underside between the supporting joists the voids fibreglass wool insulation is laid in most cases its only around 4 thick in buildings constructed in the 60s 70s 80s this is most likely way the roof has been insulated in the roof void.

A minimal thickness of 160mm is recommended in order to insulate a pitched roof. With a minimum of 70 recycled content the installed thermafiber products contributed to valuable leed credits helping the building earn a leed platinum certification.