Foam Board Roofing Insulation

Polyiso is an easy cost effective sustainable and energy efficient construction material.

Foam board roofing insulation.

R panel is manufactured with a closed cell polyisocyanurate foam core bonded to fiberglass reinforced facers and designed for use over metal nailable and non nailable roof decks with a variety of membrane systems. You can even place it under the foundation slab. Rigid roof insulation board. It s light weight provides ease of handling.

Rigid foam insulation also known as insulating boards provide high r values. Composed of a closed cell polyisocyanurate foam core bonded in the foaming process to 1 2 thick duraboard an expanded perlite mineral aggregate board on one side and a fiber glass reinforced facer on the other. There are three basic foam insulation board products on the market produced under several different manufacturer names. Foam board insulation is easy to use and is a great diy way to add some insulation.

Rigid insulation is one of the best tools to reduce your energy costs. Polyisocyanurate is another option coming in as the densest and more expensive option for foam board. Shop at lowe s to find the foam sheeting you need for your next insulation project. Click to add item johns manville fiberglass face polyiso roof decking insulation 4 x 8 to the compare list.

Install it anywhere from the roof to the foundation. It comes in standard size 4 8 sheets and smaller sizes in many different thicknesses from 1 4 inch to 2 inches. Click to add item insofast ux 2 0 r 8 5 eps foam board insulation panels 40 sq. Resources johns manville r panel rigid roof insulation board offers r values of up to r 23 6 providing high thermal efficiency.

They include expanded polystyrene extruded polystyrene and polyisocyanurate unfaced or foil faced. The ideal roof there s a reason polyiso rigid foam insulation is used in more than 70 of commercial roof construction as well as in many residential builds. Some types of thicker foam board insulation are available but they may need to be special ordered. Concrete clay roof tiles.

Ft to the compare list. Polystyrene polyurethane or polyisocyanurate. Although the r value isn t huge the rigid foam insulation boards do a nice job of keeping the searing heat of the roof from making its way into the sanctified space of the man cave. Between the flat roof insulation and our install of reach radiant barrier insulation on our garage door the shop is now downright comfortable even in the warmer months.