Insulation for Between and Under Joists

A cold deck flat roof will typically require insulation to be installed between the roof joists to comply with Building Regulation requirements. Unless the joists are exceptionally deep, there is also likely to be a requirement to install insulation to the underside of the joists, as the upper 50mm of joist space is usually required to be left clear for ventilation purposes.

A rigid PIR board (such as Celotex XR4000 or GA4000) can be cut to an exact fit and installed between the joists to ensure a friction fit when installed between the joists.

As for insulating below the joists, an insulating laminate (insulation bonded to plasterboard) such as Celotex PL4000 or a rigid PIR insulation board (such as Celotex TB4000 or GA4000) finished with a separate sheet of plasterboard, can be securely fixed to the joists to provide an internal finish to the roof. Alternatively, battens can be secured to the underside of the joists and GMW fitted between these in much the same way as between the main roof joists. The underside of the rafters in this case will need to be finished with a suitable vapour control layer (VCL) and plasterboard to provide a suitable internal finish to the roof.

Key Considerations

When using Celotex, you need to satisfy yourself that use of the product meets all relevant national Building Regulations and guidance as well as local, national and other applicable standards relevant for your construction or application, including requirements in relation to fire and applicable height restrictions. In addition to the product datasheet, please refer to the following product documents:

• BBA certificates - where applicable to the application
• Declarations of Performance
• Health & safety datasheets

The building detail is for illustrative purposes only. It does not constitute advice and should not be relied upon.

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