Benefits of aluminium foil-faced polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation and cut to falls board are combined in the new Eco-Fix tapered insulation board from leading thermal insulation manufacturer, EcoTherm®.
Designed for use with mechanically fixed single-ply waterproof membranes, new Eco-Fix tapered enhances EcoTherm®’s range of minimum weight, maximum insulation products for roofs of many types. Tapered boards are specified for flat roofs to improve drainage, preventing deterioration of the waterproofing membrane.
EcoTherm® is marketing Eco-Fix tapered board primarily through key solutions partner, Building Innovation Ltd of Leamington Spa, Warwickshire - specialists in the design, fabrication and supply of tapered insulation solutions.
Eco-Fix tapered board has all the benefits of regular Eco-Fix – an environment friendly board with zero ozone depletion potential, a lightweight PIR core with aluminium foil on both faces, and performance that meets the thermal requirements of all UK Building Regulations. At 120mm thick, Eco-Fix Tapered Board has an R-value of 5.22 m2K/W and a U-value on metal and concrete decks of 0.18W/m2K.
Tapered or cut to falls insulation board is a highly efficient solution for creating better slopes on ‘flat’ roofs to minimise the problem of water ponding on the surface, which may lead to rapid deterioration of the waterproofing membrane and add additional weight to the structure. Tapered insulation insulates and provides the necessary falls by one trade, minimising the number of trades on site making it ideal for ‘fast-track’ construction.
BI Director Stuart Hepburn says: “Eco-Fix tapered is an important addition to our product portfolio; we see this solution forming the basis of a large number of future projects.”
EcoTherm® Marketing Manager Dale Kaszycki says: “Eco-Fix Tapered Board is ideal for installation in new roofs and for retrofitting on existing decks. Its extremely light weight places no significant load on the roof structure, so it can be used over any substrate from concrete to lightweight timber or metal decking. It is designed for quick and easy installation with high performance, single layer, mechanically fixed waterproofing membranes – typically PVC, EDPM or other non-bituminous material.” EcoFix insulation is tough enough to withstand occasional maintenance foot traffic.
Eco-Fix Tapered Board is supplied in sheets 1,200mm x 1,200mm and is available with 1:60 or 1:80 falls.
With production facilities across Europe, and a brand new high-capacity line at its plant in Essex, EcoTherm® supplies its product range in the UK through insulation distributors and builders’ merchants nationwide.
For more information about Building Innovation’s tapered roof insulation solutions visit www.biltd.co.uk.