Planning roof insulation with rigid PIR boards
The key decision when insulating a roof with PIR boards is choosing the whole layer build-up, not just the insulation thickness. Before buying, check that the substrate is dry and loadbearing and whether the existing layers need replacing. Also settle how you will detail the junctions at the eaves, wall plate and openings, as these determine airtightness. A board with a thin aluminium facing remains an insulation material, not a roof sandwich panel. Without a detailing plan, even low lambda will not guarantee the expected performance.


