A warm roof has the vapour barrier and the roofing insulation installed above the roof deck and beneath the waterproofing. This keeps the air temperature stable and requires no further ventilation. In a cold roofing installation, the insulating layers are beneath the roof deck and above the ceiling or roof void. This type of installation [...]
Every roofing insulation project has its own set of requirements and costs depend on several factors including project scale, design and your long-term view. Replacing your insulation won’t cost as much as you think and could even save you money over the long term. At Permaroof Kent, we tailor your project to meet your exact [...]
The type of flat roofing insulation you use for your project will depend on whether you have a warm or cold roof design. Most projects benefit from warm roofing design, where a PIR insulation board is installed beneath the membrane directly above the roof deck. This allows the heat to remain stable and requires no [...]
Regulations applying to heat loss through the roofing of domestic and commercial property is a part of the latest set of environmental building guidelines. As more attention is paid to energy efficiency and global warming, builders and homeowners must now meet certain guidelines and achieve ratings based on efficiency and more. Failure to meet building [...]
Building regulations are set by national and local government authorities. They deliver a set of guidelines that must be followed, and these cover every aspect of the building works from the ground up. These are different from planning authority guidelines and the two should not be confused. Fortunately, Permaroof Kent are very experienced in installing [...]