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CI/SfB (23.4) Rn7 (M2) APRIL 2021 POLYISOCYANURATE INSULATION BOARD FOR PITCHED ROOFS energy saving for the future
Introduction Ballytherm Insulation This brochure describes the use of Ballytherm Polyisocyanurate insulation About Ballytherm to create well insulated, energy efficient buildings; it contains design Ballytherm is committed to the guidance, design details, installation instructions and advice on sitework manufacture and supply of effective for using Ballytherm in all pitched roofing applications. insulation products to the construction industry. Introduction 2-4 Ballytherm operates from a purpose built manufacturing plant in County Cavan Warm Pitched Roofs 5 - 11 from where its products are distributed Ballytherm Insulation board is ideal for to the Republic of Ireland, Northern forming warm pitched roofs in new build Ireland and the United Kingdom. and refurbishment projects. Ballytherm can supply insulation from stock or can produce bespoke boards to match the requirements of a specific project. Sitework/References 12 - 13 Ballytherm Insulation may be ordered through builders' merchants or directly Ballytherm Insulation from Ballytherm. Call us for details of our Ballytherm Insulation is a foil-faced overnight delivery service. Polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation board. The PIR board is formed by a continuous foaming process which gives the board its tight cell structure and bonds the facing to the foam. After foaming the boards are cut to size and left to cure. Introduction 02
Introduction Ballytherm Pitched Roof Insulation Technical description Table 01 Ballytherm Insulation product dimensions Dimensions Characteristics Units Values Ballytherm Insulation roof boards are Length 2400 available in 2400 by 1200mm size and in Width mm 1200 thicknesses from 25mm up to 150mm Thicknesses 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 75, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 125, 130, 140, 150, 160 (non-stock) & 165 (non-stock) thick. Ballytherm roof boards are butt edged. Edge profile Butt edged Appearance Ballytherm insulation boards have a yellow foam core with laminated foil facings printed with the company logo. Structural CERTIFICATE Nos. 07/4422 & 07/4427 Certificate No. 05/0220 Ballytherm is a strong, rigid board suitable for self-supporting applications in floors, walls and roofs. It can withstand the loadings in groundbearing floors. Environmental Ballytherm Insulation is produced with a zero ozone depletion blowing agent. The Insulation boards' low thermal conductivity mean less material is required to achieve a given thermal resistance than for most other insulants. Ballytherm Insulation has a GWP (Global Warming Potential) of
Introduction Ballytherm Insulation Fire Table 02 Performance of Ballytherm Roof Insulation Ballytherm Insulation remains stable at Properties Standards Units Values temperatures up to 400ºC; at higher temperatures a protective char forms on Thermal conductivity I.S. EN 12667 W/mK 0.022 the surface, slowing the spread of flame. Compressive strength EN 826 kPa >140 Ballytherm insulation may be used safely behind non-flammable materials such as Dimensional stability EN 1604 DS(TH) 6 plasterboard; it has achieved a Class 1 Water absorption EN 12087 % vol Foil 1.2 surface spread of flame rating when tested to BS 476-7:1997. Moisture Table 03 Ballytherm Roof Insulation pack sizes and thermal performance The PIR core of Ballytherm Insulation Sheets Sheets m2 Thermal boards has a low moisture absorption Thickness per lift per pallet per pallet resistance capacity, making Ballytherm Insulation 25mm 56 112 328.32 1.136m2K/W suitable for use in damp environments. 30mm 46 92 270.72 1.364m2K/W The foil laminate facing gives the boards 40mm 36 72 201.60 1.818m2K/W a high vapour resistance. 50mm 28 56 161.28 2.272m2K/W Biological 60mm 23 46 132.48 2.727m2K/W 70mm 20 40 115.20 3.181m2K/W Ballytherm Insulation does not rot and 75mm 18 36 103.68 3.409m2K/W does not contribute to the growth of 80mm 17 34 97.92 3.636m2K/W mould, nor does it support insects or 90mm 15 30 86.40 4.091m2K/W other pests. 100mm 14 28 80.64 4.545m2K/W Thermal 110mm 12 24 69.12 5.000m2K/W The PIR core of Ballytherm Insulation 120mm 11 22 63.36 5.454m2K/W boards has an extremely low thermal 125mm 11 22 63.36 5.681m2K/W conductivity, making the required 130mm 10 20 57.60 5.909m2K/W thickness of insulation less than for most 140mm 10 20 57.60 6.363m2K/W other insulants. The foil laminate facings 150mm 9 18 51.84 6.818m2K/W of Ballytherm boards can also contribute 160mm (non-stock) 8 16 - 7.272m2K/W to improved thermal performance: the 165mm (non-stock) 8 16 - 7.500m2K/W low emissivity surface of the reflective foil can cut radiation heat transfer across an adjoining air space. Durability When Ballytherm Insulation is installed Introduction in accordance with manufacturer's guidance and industry codes of practice it has a service life comparable to that of the rest of the building. 04
Warm Pitched Roofs General considerations Introduction General considerations In warm roof constructions the insulation Structural However, in refurbishment projects the is fitted in the plane of the rafters rather The insulation in warm roof applications air movement through the cavities will than at ceiling line. must be self-supporting. Where it is laid eliminate much of the benefit from the across the top of the rafters it must be low emissivity surface. Warm roofs enable all the space within able to withstand the imposed loads the building envelope to be utilised, Condensation from the roof covering transferred whether that means maximising the Roofs must be designed to avoid the through the counterbattens. Ballytherm usable floor area, creating dramatic formation of condensation which can Insulation is strong enough for that cathedral roofs or simply providing a threaten the structural stability of the application. controlled environment for running roof and promote the growth of mould complex services. Warm roof Thermal performance and rot. Designers should carry out construction has benefits for the roof Ballytherm insulation installed above or condensation risk analysis to assess the structure, protecting it from the effects below the rafters is not affected by likelihood of problems and modify the of wide variations in temperature and thermal bridging by the roof structure, roof design if condensation is predicted. humidity and also increases the racking whereas the thermal performance of an To reduce condensation risk, designers strength. insulation layer set between the rafters is should: reduced by as much as a third. Ballytherm insulation boards are ideal for - minimise the amount of moisture forming warm pitched roofs: in new Although using more insulation above entering the roof: moisture generated build the insulation can be fitted over the rafters will improve the thermal by activities such as washing and and between the rafters, or between and performance it can create problems: the cooking should be extracted at source beneath the rafters, while in forces upon the fixings increase, so more and a vapour control layer - such as refurbishment projects the insulation fixings are required; detailing at eaves 1000 gauge polyethylene - should be can be installed from inside the loft to becomes more complex, and it also specified on the warm side of the upgrade the thermal performance of the becomes more difficult to drive the insulation. roof without disturbing the existing roof fixings accurately into the rafters. - ensure any moisture which does enter covering. Consequently, it is important to avoid an can escape to atmosphere: specify a excessive amount of insulation above vapour open underlay which will the rafters by installing some insulation allow water vapour to disperse into between the rafters. the batten space and ensure there is Cavities sufficient air movement between the batten space and atmosphere (it may Where Ballytherm insulation takes up be necessary to vent the batten space only part of the rafter depth, the beneath tight coverings such as sheet resulting cavities will each have a low metal). In refurbishment projects emissivity surface formed by the where the underlay has a high vapour reflective foil face of the board. resistance there must be a 50mm Pitched Roofs Those surfaces will then reduce the rate vented cavity beneath the underlay. of radiation heat transfer across the cavity and improve the thermal Further guidance on controlling performance of the roof. condensation may be found in 05 BS 5250: 2011.
Warm Pitched Roofs Insulating above and between the rafters “...is well suited to new build projects and to refurbishments...” 8 5 3 2 7 Ballytherm wall insulation boards 1 Ballytherm roof insulation boards 2 between rafters Ballytherm roof insulation boards 3 above rafters 6 Stop batten 4 Counterbatten 5 4 Eaves piece 6 Breather membrane 7 Roof covering 8 1 Insulating above and between the rafters Figure 01 Ballytherm insulation may be used to minimises the thickness of insulation battens, clips or partially driven nails. form warm pitched roofs by applying it required, whilst it is strong enough to The insulation is protected by the over and between the rafters. support the loads imposed from the roof internal finish fixed to the underside of Applying a layer of insulation over the covering via the battens. the rafters. The reflective surface of the rafters brings the whole roof within the boards reduce radiation heat loss across The Ballytherm boards should be set in insulated envelope and maximises the the air spaces and further improve the two layers, one extending in a available head room. This method is well thermal performance of the roof. continuous layer over the top of the suited to new build projects and to rafters, which is restrained by The thickness of Ballytherm insulation refurbishments where the roof covering counterbattens, and the second cut to fit required to meet regulations may be is being stripped off and replaced. between the rafters and held in place by determined from table 04. The properties of Ballytherm insulation match those required for this application: its low thermal conductivity U-values (W/m2K) calculated according to Table 04 Thickness (mm) of Ballytherm required for insulating above and between rafters Pitched Roofs ISO 6946: 2017. U-value Above Above and between These calculations are approximate and can vary 0.14 - 70 + 90 with different constructions etc. 0.16 - 55 + 95 Roof construction: tiles, battens and counterbatten cavity, vapour open underlay, Ballytherm board above 0.18 - 50 + 70 06 rafters, Ballytherm board between rafters (second 0.20 95 50 + 55 column only), low emissivity cavity, plasterboard.
Design guidance At ridges, hips and valleys where roof planes intersect, the over-rafter Where condensation risk analysis insulation should be cut to form a indicates a risk of condensation a vapour continuous layer of insulation. Junctions control layer should be installed behind may be sealed with expanding foam the finish. insulation. The underlay should have a vapour resistance of less than 0.25MNs/g and Sitework may be laid directly over the insulation When working at a height ensure risk or draped over the counterbattens. assessments have been carried out and A rigid eaves carrier may be required to that all necessary protective measures prevent ponding and avoid UV are in place. Do not walk on Ballytherm degradation. Counterbattens should be boards nor use them as a working a minimum of 38 x 50mm and should be Eaves platform. fixed through the Ballytherm boards to Figure 02 the rafters with fixings such as Helfix Installation sequence (working from Inscrew or Proctor PR nails: consult the the outside) fixing manufacturer for information on 1. Fit battens to the sides of the rafters loadings and spacings. There should be a to support the between rafter stop batten fixed across the rafters at insulation. eaves to prevent the insulation slipping 2. Cut Ballytherm insulation to fit tightly down the roof. between the rafters. Set insulation on There is no need to ventilate beneath the battens. the underlay, but there must be 3. Fix a stop batten across the ends of sufficient air movement between the the rafters. Abutment batten space and outside air to allow 4. Lay the first row of Ballytherm Figure 03 moisture to disperse. Roof coverings insulation boards across the rafters, such as tiles and slates will allow enough resting firmly against the stop batten. air flow through the laps, however, air Tack in place with clout nails. spaces beneath tight coverings should 5. Lay the next rows of Ballytherm be vented. insulation boards. Stagger board To avoid thermal bridging the roof junctions between rows. insulation should meet that in the walls: 6. Fix counterbattens to the rafters.* if a cavity wall is finished with a closer, 7. Lay the underlay, following additional insulation should be fitted manufacturer's instructions. from the top of the closer to the upper 8. Install the roof covering Verge face of the rafters, where it will butt the Pitched Roofs Figure 04 over-rafter insulation. At verges the wall Points to watch insulation should run to the top of the - Cut boards to fit neatly around * where the underlay is installed under wall and butt the underside of the over- penetrations such as SVPs. the counterbattens reverse the order rafter insulation which is extended of points 6 and 7. 07 across the wall head. - Seal gaps and junctions with expanding foam.
Warm Pitched Roofs Insulating between and below the rafters “...is well suited to projects where the roof covering is being stripped off 7 and replaced...” 6 3 2 Ballytherm wall insulation boards 1 Ballytherm roof insulation boards 2 beneath rafters Ballytherm roof insulation boards 3 4 between rafters 5 Ballytherm roof insulation infill 4 Eaves piece 5 Breather membrane 6 Roof covering 7 1 Insulating between and below the rafters Figure 05 Ballytherm insulation may be used to The properties of Ballytherm insulation The insulation is protected by the form warm pitched roofs when applied match those required for this internal finish. The reflective surface of between and below the rafters. application: its low thermal conductivity the boards reduce radiation heat loss Applying a layer of insulation beneath minimises the thickness of insulation across the air spaces and further improve the rafters avoids the use of long fixings required, whilst it is strong enough to the thermal performance of the roof. and enables all the insulation to be span the distances between the rafters The thickness of Ballytherm insulation applied from inside the roof. without bowing. The Ballytherm boards required to meet regulations may be This method is well suited to new build should be set in two layers, one set determined from table 05. projects and to refurbishments where between the rafters and the second the roof covering is being stripped off extending in a continuous layer across and replaced. the underside of the rafters and restrained by battens. U-values (W/m2K) calculated according to Table 05 Thickness (mm) of Ballytherm required for insulating between and below rafters ISO 6946: 2017. Pitched Roofs These calculations are approximate and can vary U-value Between and below with different constructions etc. 0.14 100 + 60 Roof construction: tiles, batten cavity, vapour open 0.16 100 + 50 underlay, Ballytherm board between rafters, Ballytherm board beneath rafters, low emissivity 0.18 100 + 40 08 cavity, plasterboard. 0.20 100 + 25
Design guidance At ridges, hips and valleys where roof planes intersect, the under-rafter Where condensation risk analysis insulation should be cut to form a indicates a risk of condensation a vapour continuous layer of insulation. Junctions control layer should be installed behind may be sealed with expanding foam the finish. The two layers of insulation insulation. a should be in contact to minimise air movement between them: timber battens fixed to the sides of the rafters Sitework may be used to restrain the insulation When working at a height ensure risk between the rafters. assessments have been carried out and that all necessary protective measures The underlay should have a vapour are in place. Do not walk on Ballytherm resistance of less than 0.25MNs/g and boards nor use them as a working Eaves may be draped over the rafters or the platform. Figure 06 counterbattens. A rigid eaves carrier may be required to prevent ponding and Installation sequence (working from avoid UV degradation. There is no need inside the roof) to ventilate beneath the underlay, but 1. Fix timber battens to the sides of the there must be sufficient air movement rafters so the space below the battens between the batten space and outside matches the thickness of the air to allow moisture to disperse: Ballytherm Insulation boards. counterbattens (min. 38 x 50mm) may 2. Cut Ballytherm insulation boards to fit be used to form a deep air space above tightly between the rafters. Starting the underlay. Roof coverings such as tiles at eaves, fit the boards between the and slates will allow enough air flow rafters, starting at eaves and working Abutment through the laps, however, air spaces towards the ridge. Push the boards Figure 07 beneath tight coverings should be against the battens. vented. 3. Set Ballytherm boards across the To avoid thermal bridging the roof underside of the rafters in a insulation should meet the insulation in continuous layer. Secure with timber the walls: where a cavity wall is finished battens. Tape board joints with b with a closer, additional insulation Ballytherm metalised tape. should be fitted from the top of the 4. Fix plasterboard to the battens and closer to the upper face of the rafters, skim. where it will butt the Ballytherm Points to watch insulation between the rafters (figure Verge - At verges cut and fit Ballytherm 06). At verges the wall insulation should Figure 08 insulation between the wall and first Pitched Roofs extend to the top of the wall, the gap rafter. between the wall and the first rafter NOTES - Cut boards to fit neatly around should be packed with insulation and a additional insulation to avoid thermal penetrations such as SVPs. the insulation under the rafter should be bridging butted and sealed against the wall - Seal gaps and junctions with b insulation between inner face of wall 09 and joist (figure 08). expanding foam.
Loft conversions Insulating between and below the rafters “...is well suited to loft conversions 7 and refurbishment 5 4 projects where the roof covering is being retained...” 6 1 Internal finish 1 2 Ballytherm wall insulation boards 2 3 Ballytherm wall insulation boards 3 between timber studs Ballytherm roof insulation boards 4 beneath rafters Ballytherm roof insulation boards 5 between rafters Roof underlay 6 Roof covering 7 Loft conversions Figure 09 Ballytherm insulation may be used to The Ballytherm boards should be set in The thickness of Ballytherm insulation form warm pitched roofs when applied two layers, one layer between the rafters required to meet regulations may be between and below the rafters. and the second extending across the determined from table 06. This method is well suited to loft underside of the rafters and restrained conversions and refurbishment projects by battens. The insulation is protected Design guidance where the roof covering is being by the internal finish fixed to the Where the existing construction includes retained. The properties of Ballytherm underside of the rafters. an underlay with a high vapour insulation match those required for this The reflective surface of the boards resistance, such as a 1F bituminous felt, application: its low thermal conductivity reduce radiation heat loss across the air there is a risk of condensation forming minimises the thickness of insulation spaces and further improves the thermal on the underside of the underlay and required, whilst it is strong enough to performance of the roof. damaging the roof. span the distances between the rafters without bowing. U-values (W/m2K) calculated according to ISO 6946: 2017. These calculations are Table 06 Thickness (mm) of Ballytherm required for insulating loft conversions approximate and can vary with different Pitched Roofs constructions etc. U-value Between and below Roof construction: tiles, batten cavity, bituminous 0.14 100 + 65 underlay, ventilated cavity, Ballytherm board 0.16 100 + 40 between rafters, Ballytherm board beneath rafters, 0.18 100 + 25 plasterboard. 10 *For Scotland the lower U-value limit applies if the 0.20 100 + 25 original roof has a U-value worse than 0.25W/m2K.
To minimise that risk there must be Gable walls should be insulated with section through stud wall 50mm min. air space between the Ballytherm Insulation board fitted insulation and the underlay, vented to behind the plasterboard lining. It is good remove moist air to atmosphere and practice to improve the thermal prevent a harmful build up. To assist performance of the ceiling beyond the with setting the insulation at the correct stud walls by laying insulation across the depth and prevent it blocking the air ceiling joists, taking care not to block spaces, timber battens may be fixed to any eaves vents. the sides of the rafters as stops: with a To minimise heat loss through service draped underlay, the air space should be penetrations the plasterboard lining may 75mm deep when measured at rafters to be set on battens to form a cavity for give the 50mm minimum depth at the Junction of roof slope and stud wall running services. At roof windows the centre of the air space. Each air space Figure 10 insulation should be butted tightly to should be vented with a vent opening the back of the frames. Gaps at equivalent to a 25mm continuous penetrations should be sealed with opening at the base and 5mm at the top: expanding foam. that requirement applies to all air spaces, including those formed by roof windows and other penetrations. Sitework Installation sequence a If the rafters are not sufficiently deep for 1. Fix timber battens to the sides of the b the required insulation and the cavity, rafters to keep the insulation at least their depth may be increased by fixing 50mm below the underlay. battens to the undersides of the rafters. Alternatively, a second layer of insulation 2. Cut Ballytherm insulation boards to Abutment may be fitted across the underside of the size and fit between rafters. Figure 11 rafters. 3. Fix a second layer of Ballytherm insulation boards across the In loft conversions it is often difficult to underside of the rafters and secure extend the insulation between the with battens. rafters as far as the wall head, also the 4. Tape board joints with Ballytherm c practicalities of creating usable space metalised tape. results in the construction of stud walls between the joists and rafters. 5. Fit the internal finish to the battens. Those walls should be insulated with Ballytherm boards cut to fit between the Points to watch studs (figure 10). To prevent thermal - Ensure all airspaces beneath the Verge bridging, the insulation between the underlay are clear and vented. Figure 12 rafters should extend as far as the rear Pitched Roofs - Cut Ballytherm boards to fit neatly face of the stud wall. around penetrations. Seal with NOTES a timber battens used as insulation stops Where a horizontal ceiling is formed expanding foam. b vertical insulation extended up wall face beneath the apex of the roof, the ceiling c insulation between inner face of wall insulation must be fitted tightly between and joist 11 the rafters.
Sitework Ordering, supply and delivery Ballytherm insulation may be ordered Technical support through your local builders' merchants Ballytherm Trading Limited offers or distributor. designers and installers a full technical Ballytherm insulation is supplied in support service to advise them on the shrink wrapped packs on pallets. best way of utilising Ballytherm For pack sizes see table 3. insulation in new build and renovation projects. Handling and storage The service includes: Store Ballytherm boards on a level - Technical literature surface supported on battens. - Copies of reports and certificates Protect boards from moisture and - U-value calculations direct sunlight. - Condensation risk analysis Only unpack the quantity of boards - Design advice required for the day's work. Take care - Samples not to knock and damage board edges - Site visits and corners. Working Disclaimer: the information contained in Ballytherm insulation can be worked this brochure is based on our best with normal hand tools and may be cut information at the time of issue, however with a fine tooth saw or craft knife. Ballytherm Trading Limited cannot Where a large amount of cutting is accept any responsibility for errors or expected make arrangements for dust any liability out of the use of information extraction. provided on the material supplied. Sitework 12
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