Insulating your roof is essential for maintaining a comfortable indoor environment, improving energy efficiency, and protecting your home from temperature extremes.
Use: SmartSHIELD 10MM, SmartSHIELD 5MM, SmartSHIELD 1/4 Inch, SmartSHIELD 20MM or the Single Bubble Reflective Insulation, Double Bubble Reflective Insulation
Equipment checklist: Reflective tape, utility knife, staple or screw gun.
The sun's heat is absorbed by a roof, heating the roof sheathing and causing the underside of the sheathing and the roof framing to radiate downward toward the attic floor. Applying SmartSHIELD Reflective Insulation will result in the heat radiated from the hot roof being reflected back out through the roof. SmartSHIELD Reflective Insulation also prevents the heat from the living space below from escaping through the roof -- This translates to a reduction in cooling and heating costs.
How To Insulate A Roof
Location 1: Insulation is draped over the trusses. Allow insulation to sag 2 inches or more. Apply decking.
Location 2: Install insulation directly on decking. Apply 1"x3" furring strips on top of insulation. Install tiles.
Location 3: Install insulation directly on decking or shingles. Apply 1"x3" furring strips on top of insulation. Install metal roof.
