No Insulation In Roof

The airflow from the soffits to the ridge vent keeps the roof cool and prevents ice dams and the material will block that flow.

No insulation in roof.

Owens corning ecotouch insulation is soft to the touch easy to cut and install. The r 13 faced batt insulation is comprised of the r 13 faced batt insulation is comprised of pre cut widths to fit between the studs and joists in your home. Need some guidance on an old house roof insulation issue. Also there is a soffit vent but none at roof peak.

I have a 1947 home in florida with an almost no slope roof that has no attic and has no ceiling insulation. Covering up the soffit vents with loose fill or batts which can happen if you stuff insulation along the eaves is a huge no no. For the same reason insulation shouldn t touch the roof s underside. Foam and the roof assembly.

In a vented roof foam can seal the openings and serve as an air barrier and a vapor retarder in addition to its insulating function. Consider using high density r 30 batts which are as thick as r 25 batts but fit into 2x10 framing. Is there any advantage to trying to get any insulation in between the 2 8 rafters. Foam insulation can play an important role in both vented and un vented roof assemblies.

I have an insulation factor of about 8 10 plus the reflectivity of the white tpo. In addition ecotouch insulation delivers comfort helps homes stay cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. The materials used to insulate under the roof include batts of mineral or glass wool insulation held in place by battens of wood attached to and across the rafters alternatively polystyrene. Some context before my questions.

The old roof was tar and gravel so the switch to tpo should show significant change. Should i leave out the soffit vent. It s so charming b c the exposed beams inside have never been covered but as you can imagine it s hot. Hi sorry for the length below.