Fitting Roof Insulation Foil

When installing foil insulation you must use a quality stapler.

Fitting roof insulation foil. Due to the varying nature of the construction of buildings each property may require a slightly different approach when installing insulation on the roof. Ensure all superquilt insulation joints are overlapped by min 50mm. Also when you overlap the joints be sure to keep it to a 50 mm lap. Conservaheat ultra high performing conservatory insulation system is manufactured from true aluminium foil which provides a radiant barrier that reflects 98 of radiant energy to maximise heat reflection and heat retention.

It is easily cut and placed and reflects heat rather than absorbing it. Ensure overlaps are fully taped and sealed using thermaseal foil joining tape. Usually reflective foil is about 25mm thick and gives a very good u value for its relative thickness. Reflective foil insulation installation on a roof is usually done in the ceiling attics or other spaces that separate the roof from the ceiling.

Reflective foil insulation is made from layers of aluminium foil surrounding a wadding or layer of wool material. Remember to apply a decent amount of tension when stapling and to do it at 50 to 100 mm intervals. The conservaheat multi foil insulation system has been specially designed for professional installation and designed and manufactured in the uk. Foil insulation works slightly differently however.