Roof Sarking And Insulation

It is fitted under the battens and made from a variety of materials such as felt foil or polystyrene.

Roof sarking and insulation.

During metal roof insulation sarking is installed first providing some protection against the rain during the installation process. Installing insulation over rather than between the rafters eliminates concerns about thermal bridging and overall saves on the total thickness of insulation used. Improve the performance of your roof. In australia foil is the most common product used for sarking.

Combined with a protective waterproof cover sarking ensures that your property is kept dry while your roof installer executes your metal roofing installation. Roof sarking there s only one opportunity to install roof sarking and that s while you build. The key is good detailing. Once your roof is in place sarking forms a vapour barrier.

It helps insulation work more efficiently and protects the things you value from storm driven rain and dust condensation and bush fire ember attack. It helps to regulate the temperature in the roof cavity improving thermal performance it protects your home against thunderstorms and rain with moisture reduced in the roof cavity mould is unable to grow. Roof sarking is an thin insulating membrane that helps protect the roof space from water and dust. Sarking provides a vapour barrier.

Whether it s as reflective thermal insulation a protective second skin against burning embers in a bushfire area or as a way to control condensation csr bradford has a sarking solution to suit your needs.